The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 29,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 GTI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.17 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.16 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
