The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,500
€ 36,900
€ 25,500
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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
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
106.3
176
103.4
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
