The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT DSG (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 BMT DSG (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 BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft