The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 31,700
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 Performance is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.83 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
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 Performance
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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