The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 28,000
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft