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 7.6 inches longer and 1.7 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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