The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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 GTI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.31 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
BP
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft