The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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-G 120 is 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.82 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft