The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 24,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.4
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
