The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft