The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft