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 9.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft