The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 18,200

€ 34,900

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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-G 100 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
457 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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