The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 19,200
€ 28,000
€ 19,200
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 Plus 1.4 is 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1621
1759
1946
1470
1755
1955
1759 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1621 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4204
2640
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
132 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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16.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
16.92 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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 Plus 1.4
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
