The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 20,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.72 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
