The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,400

€ 40,300

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1470
1755
1955
1482
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.64 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
286 bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
5 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR 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).
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L