The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 24,800
€ 23,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
