The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 GTD is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft