The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 25,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1470
1755
2005
1621
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.08 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
