The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 31,400

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 24.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
1435
1795
2028
1469
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1469 mm
2725
4460
2578
4213
4460 mm
Length
4213 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.17 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
54 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
674 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L