The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 24.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4460 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.48 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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