The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,700

€ 39,300

€ 27,700
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 2.2 CD is 24.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.93 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
350 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.05 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L