The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,700
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft