The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 30,800

€ 27,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.34 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft