The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 17,000
€ 24,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
