The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 21,100
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 1.6 TDI is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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