The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 27,700
€ 19,900
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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
