The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 40,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.75 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
