The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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 GTI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft