The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 28,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 OPF is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
457 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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