The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,400
€ 24,900
€ 21,400
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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.84 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
