The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
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 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
BM
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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