Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 6.3 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 250 hp).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more cargo volume (374 L vs 332 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $36,000).
2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus studio car image
Mazda
Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.3 s6.1 s
Top Speed225 km/h250 km/h
Power250 hp265 hp
Torque434 Nm370 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank51 L50 L
Efficiency8.8 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions201 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,459 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm140 mm
Cargo332 L374 L
Curb Weight1,545 kg1,430 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$36,000$31,290