The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 31,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.8 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
BP
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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