The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 18,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200

ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.34 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
165 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft