The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
165.9 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.25 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
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
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft