The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 37,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 24.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
1470
1755
1955
1461
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1461 mm
2640
4460
2578
4212
4460 mm
Length
4212 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.59 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
350 NM
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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.19 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
