The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.9 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
61 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L