The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.58 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.15 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
69 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L