The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 27,700
€ 20,100
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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
57.9
69.1
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.68 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
