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

€ 36,900

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1465
1795
2053
1482
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1482 mm
2700
4470
2626
4268
4470 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.8 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
370 NM
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
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L