The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 40,300

€ 18,200

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.89 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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