The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 27,700
€ 18,100
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
17.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
