The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.58 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L