The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,400
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.79 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
51 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
15.6 lb
city
36 mpg
11 lb
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft