The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 29,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
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 2.0
VW Golf GTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
