The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.27 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft