The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 33,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 150 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
273 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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
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
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
