The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.61 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L