Up! GTI vs MAZDA3
Volkswagen · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Up! GTI
Beats the MAZDA3 by 0.06s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Up! GTI beats the MAZDA3 by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Up! GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
115 hp
155 hp
0–100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
Top speed
196 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
1.0L Turbo I3
2.0L SkyActiv-G
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
213 Nm
Price
$20,000
$24,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Up! GTI
MAZDA3
100 m
7.402s
7.456s
1/8 mile
10.947s
11.012s
1/4 mile
16.471s
16.533s
1 km
29.577s
29.555s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Up! GTI is $20,000 vs $24,000 for the MAZDA3 — a $4,000 gap. Power: MAZDA3 makes 40 hp more (115 vs 155).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Up! GTI or the MAZDA3?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Up! GTI is faster, beating the MAZDA3 by 0.06 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Up! GTI vs the MAZDA3?
The Up! GTI hits 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, while the MAZDA3 does it in 8.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Up! GTI produces 115 hp; the MAZDA3 produces 155 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Up! GTI tops out at 196 km/h, and the MAZDA3 reaches 200 km/h.
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