The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 33,400
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 GTI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.36 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
154 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft