The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 33,600

€ 24,800

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTD is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
103.4
168
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft