The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 27,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.1
78.9
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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