The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 29,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
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
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.84 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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