The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 23,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.75 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
