The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 43,200

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 24.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
1460
1770
2015
1465
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1460 mm
Height
1465 mm
2640
4510
2626
4263
4510 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.33 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
400 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L