The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 29,600

€ 25,500

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 25.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1469
1786
2048
1465
1795
2053
1786 mm
Width
1795 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1469 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4213
2700
4470
4213 mm
Length
4470 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.82 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
13.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28 mpg
city
58 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
462 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L