The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 27,700
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.37 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
153 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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
153.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
