The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
13.92 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
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft