The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 28,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
64.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.2
103.9
175.6
166.2 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
610 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
127 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).
115.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
