The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 29,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 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
70.7
79.8
57.8
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
107.3
175.6
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
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %

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

Front-wheel drive
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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