The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 31,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.28 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
BP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft