The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft