The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 Performance is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.58 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft