The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.39 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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