The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 23,300
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 2.0 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.54 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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