The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 19.7 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.66 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.05 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L