The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 32,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 11.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
165.9
177.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
BL
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
428 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
