The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 33,200

€ 31,600

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.1 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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