The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 31,400

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 24.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
1470
1755
1955
1469
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4460
2578
4213
4460 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.68 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L