The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 32,800

€ 27,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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-D 1.8
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.76 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26 mpg
city
54 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
428 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L