The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.46 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L