The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 24,800
€ 21,800
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 TDI is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.46 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
