The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 28,000

€ 26,400

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.1 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
586 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft