The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft