The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 23,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.68 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
