The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 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 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1450 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

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

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

 REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.17 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L