The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 28,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.8 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.13 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
