The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,000
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.03 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft