The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 30,900
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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.62 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft