The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 33,600
€ 27,600
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTD is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
