The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 30,800

€ 28,000

€ 30,800
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 GTI Performance is 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1481
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1481 mm
Height
1470 mm
2626
4268
2640
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.99 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L