The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 31,700

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 150 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft