The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,400

€ 39,400

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
11 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft