2021 Mazda3 Turbo vs VW Golf GTI | DRAG RACE & ROLL RACE (Regular Fuel vs Premium Fuel)

The AWD Mazda3 Turbo 6-speed goes against the Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG.
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Cinematography by Ian McAlpine: / ianmcalpine
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0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Normal Race (No Premium Fuel in GTI)
2:14 - Sport Mode (Premium Fuel in Both Vehicles)
2:59 - Sport Mode (Regular Fuel in GTI)
3:34 - Roll Race 1/2
4:27 - Roll Race 2/2
5:20 - Mazda3 Turbo VS Dodge RAM

[@ACCELER8TV]

Drop us a comment below for the KZbin Algorithm! Mazda 3 Turbo or GTI? Which one would you pick?

[@ianmcalpine]

Mazda 3 Turbo For The WIN.

[@traetr]

3 Turbo every day 🤙🏼

[@mark_alexander]

Mazda 3! Interiors so nice

[@YODA0786]

If Mazda had the Mazda3 Turbo in 2019, I would’ve gotten that. But they didn’t, so I’m currently watching my GTI get dusted by a Mazda3 Turbo.

[@enriquealarcon1144]

I have a Mazda 3 Turbo 😊

[@colemclennan1717]

With the performance of the Mazda, on top of it being less money, and their focus on luxury feel/interior... I think I'd have to go with the M3

[@jbm0866]

Can't go wrong with either of these choices, but that said...I traded in my 2016 GTI SE for a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo premium hatch. Other than reduced visibility in the rear, (rearview mirror is near useless) no regrets...Mazda made a great little car.

[@renerios1056]

I love them both too. If Mazda had a DSG is would be ridiculous. Still lean more on the VW side since I have one but Mazda is quality no doubt about it

[@jjchockey]

Really depends what you want. It’s like comparing an Audi A3 to the GTI. The GTI is much more performance oriented. Stiffer suspension, sway bars, bigger brakes, quicker steering rack, LSD, and stickier tires. While the A3 and Mazda are quieter, more comfortable, and more luxurious inside. The Mazda 3 Turbo is not a performance variant.

[@Kevin-rf9sx]

I'm German and I'll take the Mazda over the GTI anyday. The looks, the quality, the RELIABILITY.. There is no GTI that can match those criteria. I've got an 2014 mazda 3 with over 200000miles and never ever had a single thing failing. It runs like on day one.

[@jbm0866]

@@Kevin-rf9sx I don't know about Europe, but in the past few years Mazda's entire lineup has either been tops or near the top for reliability among all car makers, so I agreed...and actually voted with my money by swapping a GTI for a Mazda 3 turbo hatch. My GTI wasnt exactly a reliability nightmare to own, but it was probably second most troublesome car that I've ever owned. Having said that, it only left me stranded once when the factory battery decided to suddenly discharge overnight when it was fine the day before, and then a laundry list of other minor annoyances either related to poor design or factory quality control.

[@sattm8230]

Bought this exact car (Mazda3 Sport Gt Turbo, all black) a couple weeks ago. I love it.

[@adilcanada7862]

Enjoy

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

Ive been loving my polymetal grey turbo hatch. I live in a city so im just zoom zoomin' light to light. The low end torque feels so nice for a 4cyl turbo.

[@v8_sami]

No tune or aftermarket parts are out there for it right?

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

@@v8_sami corksport has a few parts and jb4 has a few tunes. They are just being released though. I'll keep mine stock for a bit.

[@bunmachaiya2968]

Enjoy it bro

[@louisbarningham]

That Mazda 3 is outstanding, also has a very nice clean look to it🙂

[@mark_alexander]

A very well done drag race. I appreciate the disclosure of what fuels you ran. I love the attention to detail. Good on Ian’s Mazda😂 it rips

[@ACCELER8TV]

Haha thank you man!

[@papanga1197]

"My mom's GTi" Pretty cool mom you got

[@slowspecv69]

*puts regular gas in

[@youtubesbichasspolicys5888]

It’s a golf though pretty basic too

[@JoseCastro-bs6iw]

I used to love the GTI but that new Mazda 3 is everything.

[@RhinoDog69]

The Seat Leon Cupra or the Cupra Leon are waaaaaaay faster than both of these mommy cars.

[@Yoomaro]

@@RhinoDog69 it’s also uglier

[@evaristocorripio5434]

@@Yoomaro its better looking than both

[@know916bound]

​@@RhinoDog69no one wants to own a crappy seat.

[@gabrieldetwiler7078]

I’m glad you demonstrated the difference between regular and premium in the GTI. My 2019 GLI has the exact same transmission and engine. Whenever people tell me premium doesn’t make a difference in my GLI, I show them this video. Plus I notice a difference in mpg too.

[@andrewschiffer6692]

Wooaahh! Absolutely stoaked to see the results but the process was amazing. Thank you for taking my feedback on the last mazda3 video. I will be honest I was upset to see it get dusted as a mazda3 owner. Also just super cool that you guys are active in the comments and take them seriously 😁 so thanks again looking forward to more videos!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Of course! We do the best we can!

[@esaflaka9155]

Atleast uk your mazda will last lol years to go

[@richardkaumbata4999]

Love Mazda 🥰🔥

[@tmmeow88]

Bought my 2022 Maz 3 Turbo PremPlus in Feb 22. My 6th Maz by the way, and I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Way fast and powerful, beautiful inside and out. Fantastic bang for the buck. And I have not been in for a "Repair" of anything for about 25 years. Fan...you could say so. My father was a master engineer and taught all about what to look for. This is it!

[@davidtremblay7376]

as a Mazda 3 Turbo AWD 2021 driver, it eats pavement. its a beast i love it lol and so classy inside... unique look

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

We should form a club. Mine’s machine grey with red interior.

[@davidtremblay7376]

@@eriknephrongfr8847 mine is the polymetal/red interior. so sexy

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@davidtremblay7376 True beauty!

[@crazycodkilla99]

@@davidtremblay7376 same here haha love it

[@davidtremblay7376]

@@crazycodkilla99 they are so underrated its insane. peace out brotha!

[@greatersoul]

Such a difference between regular and premium fuel!! Thanks for this vid!

[@justdone1251]

Accidentally put diesel in my 2022 CX-30 ..... It hauls ass!!!!!

[@vctrflrs3687]

@@justdone1251isn’t that really bad or no?

[@TheSergio1021]

I have a 2023 Mazda 3, glad to see it shine here :D

[@rvilletto123]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@chrisyip2983]

I have the mazda 3 awd turbo and love it.

[@Proranis]

definately the better looking car

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

We should form a club. Seriously. I take mine on back roads for no reason almost daily.

[@azndrgnboi34]

Finally for once I have a car that's on the winning side!!!

[@ringo_fishin]

I found it faster to put the gti in sport with launch control off. Launch control pulls power from the engine to keep traction making the car slower in the 60ft. It is easier to make a few practice passes and perfect launching with traction control off.

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

After owning a mk6 gti, while reliable, I'd take this new mazada.

[@Guilooooh]

I just discovered this channel and it has a lot of potential. it is elegant and notices details such as air conditioning and fuels! I'm lovin 'it

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thank you very much!

[@Snip3zjumper]

Wonder if the front air dam on the premium plus would make a difference

[@UIOP336]

You’ve just earned a subscriber! I have the same mazda 3 awd turbo!

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

We should form a club. Mine’s is machine grey with red interior.

[@UIOP336]

@@eriknephrongfr8847 Those are slick!

[@mikepierunek]

I used to run that strip with my 1981 El Camino with a built 355 and a 4spd Muncie, oh the nights!

[@luisarvelo2195]

More videos like this please. Thanks!

[@ACCELER8TV]

More coming for sure! Glad you like them, thanks Luis!

[@sporopeza]

@@ACCELER8TV Fact for most of you don't know anything about the GTI's EA888 engine. This is actually a racing engine built by Audi and used in Audi S4,A3,A4. The engine is rated to handle 500HP but extremely DETUNED. By simply going to stage2 tuned with a downpipe replacement and reprogramming the ECU, my car is dyno'd at 350HP. Basically unlocking what the engine was intended to do. Zero electrical or mechanical problems, 78k miles later.

[@eucmike]

@@sporopeza Haha sure.. And still the GTI is very unreliable.

[@josukehere3015]

I know gti has modding potential but what does this 2021 Mazda offer ?

[@Reptil33]

Glad to see this happening at St Thomas :) Video editing is off the hook 👌

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks so much!

[@im.weasel]

Wait like St.thomas Ontario?

[@Reptil33]

@@im.weasel Correct.

[@im.weasel]

@@Reptil33 I'm from there. That's cool. 👍

[@bbz4752]

I bought a mazda3 turbo. It is a super vihicle 👍

[@Josh_Wright]

I wish we had these Mazda Turbos in the UK:(

[@kienfung3045]

Same here, in The Netherlands. And with a manual transmission. What a beautiful car.

[@user-kv1rh9mf1b]

Hands up to my fellow Mazda 3 owners out there

[@TrayCaddyyy]

This really shows the difference between normal and premium fuel in normal cars. Fun to see

[@martin4911]

America’s premium gas is 95 right?

[@eucmike]

Your mean in Boosted car's.. NA's not so much!

[@gabrieldetwiler7078]

@@martin4911 91-93 normally depending on where your at. Occasionally in few area, you may approach 94

[@computerguy5437]

what's the song that plays during the roll races?

[@havoc7154]

Imagine if the mazda had 8-speed.

[@BraveChicken]

Exactly!!! That’s what I say about my lol but the 6 speed is tuned great for this car.

[@samuelrodriguez6684]

Mazda's coming out with a DCT on the Cx60. Doubt they'd put it in the three, but it'd be hilarious

[@havoc7154]

@@samuelrodriguez6684 the new Mazda 6 RWD V6 was going to have 8 speed but They canceled Mazda 6. no more new Mazda 6s :(

[@samuelrodriguez6684]

@@havoc7154 you can't cancel a car that was never announced to begin with; the current one was just discontinued and there won't be more iterations. And Mazda doesn't have a V6, it's an I6.

[@havoc7154]

@@samuelrodriguez6684 they did design V6 engines that fit mazda 6 and the other SUV

[@Vesper778]

Owning a Mk7 GTI I know the the Golf wouldn’t even have a chance with a Camry from ditch lol. But when comes to a roll even a Stage 1 chip flash will leave bus gaps on many cars.

[@guzena]

What was the estimated time?

[@pj8761]

I have to agree with other comments here, ur Mom sounds like a very cool Mom ! Driving a VW GTI in the cornflower blue no less !

[@vroomgc]

Maybe I should meet up with her. Probably the same age and I drive a Golf R :) Match made in VW heaven lol

[@lostchildren]

Happy owner of a 21' Turbo 3 since new. Beautiful inside and out, classy, fast; the AWD kills in the snow, no issues whatsoever so far and if I keep my foot down, I can average in the low to mid 6s on highway driving. Amazing beautiful car.

[@tobyfitzpatrick4114]

i'm confused on the last race why a Mazda 3 Sport vs a truck? When would they race against each other?

[@turbojobo]

So for almost every day driving the Mazda 3 is better and probably more reliable too.

[@denzelfashington3110]

As Dom Toretto once said “It don’t matter what’s under the hood, it only matters who is behind the wheel” ;)

[@ACCELER8TV]

There's nothing stronger than family.

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@ACCELER8TV "It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning is winning ..." - Dom Toretto

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@darekm6859 Try reaction time.

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@darekm6859 Ok, Mr. Roboto. LMFAO

[@2bunphettered788]

@@ACCELER8TV Smoke em'

[@colinmcdonell5034]

Gotta love St Thomas Dragway

[@tsenif]

Thank you for making this video. Finally. Been waiting to see this. Some KZbinr Sam made a video with the Mz3 Turbo vs the GTI & his results were horrendous imo. Bad reaction time etc. Seriously, great job. Both awesome cars. Love those blues, too.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks Tyler!

[@fromthetopofmyhead5699]

I love the video But to me drag race makes no sense, especially on fwd it is fun to do once or twice, but it is never about the driver. Mostly you can foresee the race results just from the paper (when it's not about tires)

[@thatisflies]

So.. does the new Mazda not have a "Sport Mode" anymore? I've got a 2017 version 2.5litre and it has sport Mode. If it does why doesn't the video show a race with Mazda's sport mode on?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Sport mode was turned on for every race except the first one.

[@tanktheram]

Lets go man, lets go.

[@kienfung3045]

Now owning a Mazda 2 '17 or Demio in some parts in the world. My next car is a Mazda 3 SkyActiv X engine. (Turbo not available in Europe) hatchback, manual in Soul red crystal. What a beauty that is.

[@qpl610]

Same tires?

[@oswaldosamayoa1678]

Nice Drag Race Guys!! I love Mazda 3

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks Oswaldo!

[@unix1966]

Mazdaspeed 3 needs to come back!

[@lewisberry8657]

U know you're doing something wright when the views are higher than the subscribers. I know u can put lower octane in these cars, but u should never do it. Buy the base model if you want good gas mileage on cheap octane. Loved the video.

[@ma77bc]

There's nothing wrong with using 87 (at least in the GTI). The car is tuned to handle both octanes (unlike many years prior), however, if you want advertised mileage and performance, 91 is the way to go. It may also improve longevity. I however, always stick to 91 in my GTI :)

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

The 6 speed auto in the Mazda really pulls it back, specially when compared to the GTi's DSG, I'd imagine the Mazda would be much quicker with a more modern transmission... and I have the Mazda3 Turbo, it really doesn't bother for everyday use, it is just the fact of knowing that the engine capable of so much better

[@know916bound]

Honestly a good ecu tune, like from dr.tuned, or Versa tune. Will change the gearing, unlock power thats hidden, and make this a totally different beast. Mazda gave this a very safe and economic tune out of the factory even though the power train can definitely take more.

[@tinashechihanya]

next time please also try swapping the lanes for traction

[@ACCELER8TV]

Off camera we did quite a few practice runs from different spots, the results were always similar.

[@arcadefreak37]

I currently own a 2016 VW Golf TSI. Running 87 Octane. Should I not be using this fuel?

[@ColinRobinson666]

Definitely not

[@santi8751]

Mazda3 Turbo vs Hyundai Veloster N!! Please!! Don't know which one to get

[@nrich5127]

Think reliability which equals resale value ....

[@Yoomaro]

The 3turbo

[@Dirty-D]

What was the 1/4 mile time? Probable like. 14 something?

[@vroomgc]

Id say close to that yes

[@xlr200iq9]

Me my mazda 100th 5.6 sec o-60 and 14.02 1/4 mile

[@xlr200iq9]

Live canada Montréal

[@AdversaryNemesis1124]

I've said on other channels, Mazda isn't playing!

[@mazdarene]

Mazda3 vs Wrx. 🔥 next challenge

[@TankuBOSS]

The ram vs the Mazda though, big flex for Mazda 💪 lol I have a question actually that I hope someone can answer for me :) What determines the top speed of a car?

[@ChrisMah]

Top speed can be dictated by a couple different factors. In most cases it is the point where the car's horsepower is fully consumed by drag (air resistance) and other types of friction. The faster you go the more drag. So a car that is more aerodynamic can typically go faster for a given amount of horsepower. In other situations it will be due to electronic speed limiters that manufacturers put in to keep cars from going too fast. It can also be due to gearing. And finally in some cases it will hit redline in top gear and simply can't go any faster without better gearing.

[@joshstenson4105]

Bruh Fr when he pulled in front I was like 😬😬🤫🤫

[@TankuBOSS]

@@ChrisMah I appreciate the explanation. My knowledge on cars is 💩 so I appreciate you telling me that :33

[@eucmike]

Truck took off almost 1sec early too.

[@tototo1992]

it a shame that we can´t get these Mazda in Germany. We only have the 186PS version with no turbo :(

[@laylahassomethingtosay]

Very different results than those from Sam CarLegion. I'm sure there are many variables at play, but to me it really shows the importance of being able to launch a certain car well.

[@ianmcalpine]

Yes, Sam CarLegion did not have 93 octane in the Mazda tho. Premium fuel makes a big difference on both of the cars.

[@nicolaskennedy4285]

@@ianmcalpine 93 octane vs 91 doesnt make the difference from that video. Running on 91 my mazda beats a new gti (my coworker got one) off the line easily due to AWD. Rolling race is a different story but in Sam CarLegion's video the GTI won off the line which makes 0 sense.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@nicolaskennedy4285 probably had the insanely overreacting traction control programmed off. My MK7 GLI (same powertrain as the GTI) can barely spin the tires in first gear with 330WHP since traction control interferes so heavily. Even in second gear it can get super invasive.

[@eucmike]

Sam has a lot of fishy races! He's very bias as well!

[@hazerslife4624]

So true those are some fishy a** results

[@vconc3pt]

Did you happen to throw the Mazda 2 Turbo into sport mode with premium gas at any point? This is amazing.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Hey Jose, The Mazda 3 Turbo was in sport mode for every race except the first race and it was running 93 premium octane.

[@BikesandBriar]

I noticed on mine that it needs at least 50 miles when you go from 91 octane to 93 octane for the computer to adjust. Then you really feel the difference.

[@danphilbert7908]

So the video showed the difference between two wheel drive and awd.

[@1flutedude]

I love that blue on the GTi but everything else the Mazda hands down especially since it will last so many years longer -sooo much more reliable as the VM will fall part years before been there some that with BMW’s and Audi’s and VMW’s I’d never go back to those German cars unless I get a record deal and can throw money away like nothing on their outrageous not worth it repairs then maybe, I just might give those brands a shot again. lol 😂

[@BN99239]

Not bad at all for the Mazda 3! Better interior quality and design as well.

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

@@layne4376 I think so and I looked at both when buying my car.

[@sporopeza]

@@jaspreetsidhu5708 Fact for most of you don't know anything about the GTI's EA888 engine. This is actually a racing engine built by Audi and used in Audi S4,A3,A4. The engine is rated to handle 500HP but extremely DETUNED. By simply going to stage2 tuned with a downpipe replacement and reprogramming the ECU, my car is dyno'd at 350HP. Basically unlocking what the engine was intended to do. Zero electrical or mechanical problems, 78k miles later. I beat Mazda 3s all day long with ease, but you can pretend you know what you're talking about.

[@sporopeza]

@@layne4376 yessss way. I agree with you.

[@dcrl755]

@@sporopeza and VW unreliability

[@Souls302]

You’re a real fan boy, so you telling me you got a tuned gti that beats mazda3’s all day and you feel special 🤣 and you cant compare that GTI interior or exterior to the mazda 3 its another level unless you’ve been living under a rock

[@carlosocatavious3363]

This guy doesn't know what neck and neck means....but I do appreciate the short and sweet video as opposed to the 20min camera time on the host all other channels have.

[@ACCELER8TV]

I meant after the gap of the launch was set, there was no net difference after that. Ya hate those long drawn out drag race vids.

[@dvgd999]

would like to see the mazda3 with 87octane fuel vs the golf with the same fuel

[@vroomgc]

exactly what I was thinking.. the main difference is the awd vs fwd from a dig otherwise they were close once they were going

[@joshcarlson9352]

The Mazda will still make all of it's torque and clean house.

[@vroomgc]

@@joshcarlson9352 LIke I said its only because of the awd from a dig otherwise they were about the same. And if they were to use the new Mk8 version of gti that little Mazda will get beat

[@stefanjovanovski6035]

i want to see a video of mazda 3 turbo on autobahn

[@ballathug8404]

What octane was used for premium?

[@ACCELER8TV]

93 octane

[@charlesa1234]

how did the Turbo AWD lost to a non turbo fwd on a rolling race?

[@ACCELER8TV]

They both have turbos, but the Mazda has an old school 6-speed transmission whereas the GTI as a 7 speed DSG (it shifts better).

[@scottroberts5529]

I should try the golf R vs that mazda

[@ACCELER8TV]

Throttle house did that race, the Mazda took the Golf R on launch but the Golf R caught up and passed it.

[@shadowmoon9093]

Well that mazda3 does have an extra 70lbs more of torque and AWD so having more power off the line was kinda expected

[@khronin]

The AWD makes a huge diffrence.I have a 2020 Stinger and out of the box I shame many cars that you would think it could not.If you jump 2 car lengths or so out of the gate--another car would need at least 100 HP or so to catch up.I have my videos on here--I raced 500 plus HP cars last drag and none were able to make up the distance off the line--if you have a RWD car and spin in any way off the line--you will need a ton of HP.I can get hellcats out of the gate and in some cases still ahead at the 1/8--but once it hooks up and 700 HP hits the pavement--all I can do is watch the back end get smaller and smaller.NA american muscle cars like a normal cgallenger 392 just does not have the HP to catch a stinger once it gets 2 or 3 car lengths ahead.Also go look at top speed runs--many german--cars are governed to 155--even many AMG and M cars.Many american muscle cars top out in the 160s also--stingers also have and advantage with a 167 mph top end that is governed--but still faster then many cars.

[@chuckd7423]

The Stinger is pretty quick, but pretty much every auto magazine that has tested them found that the RWD model was quicker than the AWD model, both in 0-60 and 1/4 times. Most also said the RWD steering was much better, and that it was more agile and fun to drive. I've considered buying a Stinger GT, but I live in Florida, so have no need for AWD vehicles, and would opt for the less expensive RWD version.

[@khronin]

@@chuckd7423 In 2020 KIA did "enhanced shift logic improvements to 2020 AWD models making them just as fast as the fastest RWD models.I ran a 4.2 to 60 and a 12.7 in the 1/4 last time I went to public drag.I have the videos on here that you can check out. I ran those times with no launch control,I live in GA and the AWD helps in thunderstorms we have--like the one I just drove in a few minutes ago.BTW I watched videos and every video I looked at with AWD stingers--2 testers had the car in comfort mode while running laps.I have 100 hours of track time and the stingers AWD--once you go thru the computers becomes a weapon--I can enter turns at several MPH faster then RWD cars and mid turn I can punch it and the computer will bolt the car out of a corner.I also have geomet cross drilled and vented rotors on the car paired with the brembo--and a welded straight pipe exhaust--so i have my car set up for the track without affecting the warranty.My 12.7 was .4 sec faster then a RWD 2019 that was in my stinger club when he ran and my trap speed was 3 mph faster--my 1/8th speed was 2 mph faster.The AWD system is only 140 lbs and they put it in a spot to keep the car balanced.

[@GA-wq8xq]

You had a Bronco on the track too.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Yes and we have another video coming

[@matthews95_]

big channel energy lol

[@bigbawsz2054]

Man Mazda design is really nice

[@sporopeza]

Fact for most of you don't know anything about the GTI's EA888 engine. This is actually a racing engine built by Audi and used in Audi S4,A3,A4. The engine is rated to handle 500HP but extremely DETUNED. By simply going to stage2 tuned with a downpipe replacement and reprogramming the ECU, my car is dyno'd at 350HP. Basically unlocking what the engine was intended to do. Zero electrical or mechanical problems, 78k miles later.

[@scottroberts5529]

I believe it I have a 7.5 golf R I'm pushing close 430hp 460tq

[@DMCarReviews]

The S4 uses a 3.0T engine.

[@pedrorivera2308]

@@DMCarReviews lol 🤣🤣,,Dude lied ,he said the audi s4 uses the EA888,,He doesn't know anything about the engine lol.

[@Fly2kill1]

Maybe he meant S3 or TTS

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Garbage VW engines. 15 years and the engines still have carbon issues along with the DSG transmission shitting itself prematurely. And VW knowingly refuses to resolve the issue. The Mazda will go to 200k with little worry.

[@PanditaP]

The Mazdas are great, but the aftermarket support for the GTI is absolutely insane. They’re stupid fast with mods.

[@Crypticdragon1]

The black Mazda3 is so good looking

[@antonypaul9239]

142 thumbs down that's 142 persons with gti's

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

Volks GTI and GLI on the roll are something.

[@vlado5192]

Bought the 100th anniversary and loveeeeeee it

[@vlado5192]

@Cha Cha Charlie you like a kia bro don't talk much 🤣🤣

[@Living-gnu-64]

I honestly think if the mazda3 didn’t have the extra weight of the AWD and was a pure FWD it’d walk that VW all day

[@algladyou]

Wow. A heavy truck? Not bad

[@marcytamez8723]

I have and love my GTI I want to like the Mazda but the interior is just boring and NO vents for the backseat?

[@InfoumusMOBB]

The Mazda would be a rocket if it didn’t have that two decade yr old 6S Auto.

[@m3redgt]

It's because you shouldn't drive Auto in a Mazda at all! Jinba Ittai forever. It's a real shame Mazda gives you this Engine only with Auto.. but you Americans generally don't appreciate manuals.. so they have to.

[@silimarina.]

yeah, Mazda needs a DCT or a faster 8 speed transmission. But at least that Mazda transmission is reliable.

[@m3redgt]

@@silimarina. It needs the manual transmission and nothing else

[@martink3953]

Did you tell your mom that you took her car to the track😁

[@aarondionisio5541]

Wish the turbo came with a 6MT

[@micaiahreese]

I had a 2018 Mazda 3 And now have a GTI. Nice to see this comparison. Loved everything about the Mazda 3 just wish it had better power and transmission. If I could have the power of the GTI with the Mazda looks, ( and not this generation, I like the 2018 look far better) I'd die

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

The mazda actually has more power and torque, it just has a slow transmission

[@BorisBeer24]

What's the point of a drag race from stand still between an awd and a fwd?

[@fale892]

Transmission makes a difference

[@roteroktober360]

what premium fuel did you use?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Mazda needs 93 for the extra horsepower (91 doesn’t do anything for it), GTI can take 91 for full performance.

[@roteroktober360]

@@ACCELER8TV where in tarnation do you get gas that is not 95 octane? every gas station I have seen so far only had Diesel, 95 and 95 super plus. I reckon having seen "premium" Diesel and E85 once.

[@ACCELER8TV]

@@roteroktober360 are you in Europe? Our ratings are a bit different in US Canada

[@roteroktober360]

@@ACCELER8TV yes I am, that might be it, do you folks also have 95 octane?

[@lannym]

I don't know. Maybe the ECU in that GTi has learned to take it easy based on the way the your mom drives it. The fact that she's running regular in it leads me to believe she doesn't care about squeezing out every last ounce of performance. This matchup should be much closer than this - both cars test 0-60 in 6 seconds and 14.5 1/4 mile, and we're not talking about trying to launch a Hellcat here, the GTi isn't going to spin it's tires all the way down the track...anfd I'm saying this as someone who would choose the Mazda over this GTi. Not over a Golf R though...but throw another 50hp and a better transmission in and it 'd be a tough choice..

[@ACCELER8TV]

Agree

[@supermario2080]

I have a golf 2019 id go mazda 3 for performance

[@BODenKai]

wow they sound about the same

[@bdixhshsi1888]

I like it and I don’t at the same time. It’s like they’re trying to sell a sports car that isn’t one. Wishing they’d make a new mazdaspeed3

[@diegosoto8620]

Mazda3 turbo vs suburu wrx?

[@jeremysirwin]

See Throttle House.... you'll be surprised.

[@dvgd999]

the auto trans. in the wrx is pretty bad. the mazda beats it. wonder how the manual would fair?

[@ankashk]

5:50 to 6:00 This shot is sick though. It reminds me of NFS Underground where we can customize the car when the car is rolling forward continuously. This was dope at the time but sadly developers these days are making childish racing games and these kinds of shots are rare now. Nonetheless, awesome drag race video!!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks so much! Played a lot of need for speed in my day! - Ian the camera man.

[@mahrizhossain4308]

Man Need for speed II was my very first game ever. I was born in 2003 and I played NFS II for the first time in 2007. It was a life changing moment. It really pains me to see how they turned the franchise into crap these days.

[@dcal4455]

Mazda gang!!! Not bad for a car that is not sport oriented and is beating sport oriented cars. Hopefully with the patent of the R logo design, Mazda comes back with a variation of Mazdaspeed on there cars. That would be fun to see destroy the competition.

[@daveycash3479]

I made the switch from being a GTI guy to picking up the Mazda and I’ve loved it. Aftermarket support is definitely a massive letdown though coming from the VW world.

[@AZJayjohn]

There is parts you can add now. Along with a stage 2 tune to get another 90+hrps

[@lodersracing]

Purely on looks the Mazda3 is beautiful

[@GhostRyderFPV]

I had a 1st gen Speed3, and would probably own a current gen, if Mazda sold one. That being said, this 3 is very impressive in AWD guise, without MazdaSpeed go-fast bits glued to the sheet metal screaming "pull me over". It makes me want a Speed variant even more. Instead, Hyundai has taken the torch for wacky, quirky little fast cars that make me smile, and Mazda has all but disappeared.

[@ZACH_95_]

Hyundai has been making some nice quirky vehicles lately, quick and what not, any of the N cars. But in all reality their junk. The interiors are nothing, but plastic and they ride like garbage. But hey their quick and fun though.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

@@ZACH_95_ I guess I can't speak for the most current batch, but my '13 Elantra GT has 240K problem free miles,, with only a battery, tires, and brake pads on the log. The beige and black 'leather' interior is doing great, no cracks or holes, even with the glass pano roof being open while I drive. The clutch is probably due for a change though. My girl bought an Accent at the exact same time, and it's had the same history, but only 150K.

[@karentiger5117]

Most people:”I love the Mazda 3 3rd and 4th gen” Aftermarket:”….” TELL ME IM WRONG!!!

[@speedforcex]

Rly wish they would just make a manual for this mazda turbo, would make it an easy purchase

[@ACCELER8TV]

Me too!