The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 2 1.6 CD (10 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 17,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 Polo GTI is 6.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 2 1.6 CD.
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.1
66.7
74.6
68.9 in
Width
66.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
100.4
160.1
98
153.5
160.1 in
Length
153.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
18.81 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
AW
Generation
DE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
94 hp
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
56 mpg
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
421 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
636 mi
Mazda 2 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.3 cu ft