The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 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
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
153 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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