The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 39,300
€ 27,900
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 MPS is 29.8 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
1460
1770
1970
1461
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1461 mm
2640
4510
2578
4212
4510 mm
Length
4212 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.26 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 MPS
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
388 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
