The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 32,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
57.9
69.1
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.22 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
