The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 31,700

€ 26,300

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 Performance is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
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)
*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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
485 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft