The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 35,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
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 GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
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 Clubsport
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft