The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 29,100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
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
103.4
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
154 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
493 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
