The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 20,400
€ 42,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 19.7 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
1470
1755
1955
1465
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
2640
4460
2626
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
228 kg
15.37 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
438 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
