The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 30,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
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
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
