The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 35,900

€ 22,300

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 19.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1482
1799
2027
1450
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1450 mm
2626
4268
2700
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.07 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
11.14 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
493 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L