The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 25,000
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 105 is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.33 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
BM
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
48 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft