The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 39,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
57.9
69.1
77
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.8
175.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.04 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
