The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,900
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
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
4365 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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