The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 7.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft