The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 24,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 BMT
90.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
