The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 Performance.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 Performance (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 Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.34 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft