The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,700
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 is 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.9 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft