The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 17,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
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 TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.2 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
