The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,400
€ 24,800
€ 24,400
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 TSI is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
2005
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 TSI
113.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
