The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.12 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft