The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 23,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.5 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft