The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 22,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 GTE is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.4
70.8
79.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.1 in
103.5
168.3
106.3
175.6
168.3 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.49 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft