The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 Performance is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.19 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft