The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,000
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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 19 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
1755
1955
1472
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1472 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
2626
4270
4460 mm
Length
4270 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1599 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.07 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
201 bhp
VW Golf GTE
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

 REPLAY
8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
188 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
188 mpg
VW Golf GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
421 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
272 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L