The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 22,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.28 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
