The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 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 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.69 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft