The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,000
€ 35,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
1470
1755
1955
1482
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.25 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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12.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.21 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
534 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
