The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 35,900
€ 20,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
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 Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.13 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
