The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 25,600

€ 34,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
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