The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.97 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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