The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L