The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 25,200
€ 37,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
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
106.3
176
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 Clubsport
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
