The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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 GTD (13 - 16)
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 GTD
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.01 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
AU
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft