The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 33,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
1470
1755
2005
1481
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
2640
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.78 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
380 NM
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
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L