The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 27,700
€ 21,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.02 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
