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 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
