The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft