The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,500
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 BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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