The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 32,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1470
1755
2005
1491
1789
2073
1755 mm
Width
1789 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L