The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 19.2 cm longer and 4.4 cm narrower.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.01 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
380 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

 REPLAY
8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.05 kg/bhp
5.05 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
32 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 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 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
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