The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 24,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
657 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
