The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft