The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 17,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1469
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1469 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4213
2640
4460
4213 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.24 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
