The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 29,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 105 is 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft