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

€ 31,700

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.3
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
103.9
175.6
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 GTI Performance
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.67 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft