Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

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).
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus studio car image
Mazda
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s6.3 s
Top Speed250 km/h225 km/h
Power265 hp250 hp
Torque370 Nm434 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L51 L
Efficiency7 L/100km8.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km201 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,290 mm4,459 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm140 mm
Cargo374 L332 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,545 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$31,290$36,000