The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 29,600

€ 28,300

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1469
1786
2048
1435
1795
2028
1786 mm
Width
1795 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1469 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4213
2725
4460
4213 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1424 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1952 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.7 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
462 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L