The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 24,800
€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
