The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 42,100
€ 22,700
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 7.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
57.9
69.1
77
57.7
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
103.9
175.6
103.4
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.3 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
438 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
