The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,700

€ 36,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 19.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1470
1755
1955
1482
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.92 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L