The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 33,400

€ 20,400

€ 33,400
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 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1482
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1482 mm
Height
1470 mm
2626
4268
2640
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.68 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
154 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L