The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 32,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
