The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 MPS is 11.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
177.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.27 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft