The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 18,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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-G 100 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.75 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 100
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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