The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 26,000
€ 28,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 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
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.41 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
8.08 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
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
