The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 27,700
€ 25,600
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 Plus 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
