The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 35,900
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.65 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
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
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
