The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 30,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 CD is 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
VW Golf GTI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.73 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
