The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 33,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 Performance.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.96 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
