The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
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 manual 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)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft