The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 33,400
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 GTI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.22 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft