The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 32,800
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 24.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
1470
1755
1955
1469
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4460
2578
4213
4460 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.99 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
300 NM
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
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
