The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 28,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
57.9
69.1
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.15 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
