The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 40,300

€ 22,700

€ 40,300
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 TCR OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.93 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft