Let’s Talk Numbers: 2011 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2011 Mazdaspeed3

August 18, 2011May 21, 2012 Omar Rana Compact Cars, Golf, GTI, Hatchbacks, Let's Talk Numbers, Mazda3, Mazdaspeed3, Sports Cars, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Volkswagen GTI

It’s time for another Let’s Talk Numbers battle and today we are focusing on two popular hot hatchbacks – the 2011 Volkswagen GTI and the 2011 Mazdaspeed3. These two hot-hatches have always been the center of debate for youngsters in the market and today we’re here to let you settle the score with some help of the specs.

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2011 Volkswagen GTI:

Style: Hatchback.
Drive Type: Front-wheel-drive.
Power: 2.0 liter turbocarged inline 4-cylinder / 200-hp between 5,100 – 6,000 rpm – 207 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 – 5,000 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed DSG automatic with Tiptronic and Sport mode; 6-speed manual
0 to 60 mph: 6.7 seconds.
Top Speed: 149 mph.
Curb Weight: 3,034 lbs (3-door) / 3,113 lbs (5-door).
Fuel-economy: 24/32 mpg (city/highway).
Price: $23,695 (3-door), $24,295 (5-door).

2011 Mazdaspeed3:

Style: Hatchback.
Drive Type: Front-wheel-drive.
Power: 2.3 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder / 263-hp at 5,500 rpm – 280 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual.
0 to 60 mph: 6.4 seconds.
Top Speed: 155 mph.
Curb Weight: 3,221 lbs.
Fuel-economy: 18/25 mpg (city/highway).
Price: $23,700.

Let us know which model you think wins this Let’s Talk Numbers battle. Post your comments after the jump or just cast your vote in the poll below.