The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (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
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.46 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft