The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft