The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.14 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft