The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 36,000
€ 25,200
€ 36,000
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 OPF is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.44 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
493 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
