The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 26,500
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.27 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
678 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
