The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.32 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
12.8 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
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
457 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft