The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 31,400

€ 28,300

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
107.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft