The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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 Performance is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

 REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft