The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,400
€ 35,900
€ 20,400
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 CD is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
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
103.9
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
