The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,500

€ 35,200

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.58 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-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)
*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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
18.38 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
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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