The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 24,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
