The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 MPS is 24.2 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1460 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4510 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.16 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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 MPS
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L