The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 31,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.4 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
BP
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 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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