The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 e-Golf is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.58 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 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
45 mpg  ( 51 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
51 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
657 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
107 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft