The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.82 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft