The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 44,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 7.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
