The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
176 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.64 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
BM
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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