The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 33,700
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 Performance is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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-D 1.8
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
154 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft