The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,200

€ 36,000

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.78 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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