The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 31,400
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 GTD is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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-G 120 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-G 120
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.79 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft