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 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.9
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
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.26 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
