The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
49 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
15.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
633 mi
Range
302 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft