The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 32,500
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 GTI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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