The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
133 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
17.97 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
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
298 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft