The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 31,300
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
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 120
VW Golf GTI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.16 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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 120
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
