The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 105 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.83 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft