The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 33,400
€ 17,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
103.4
168
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-G 100
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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 GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
