The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,400
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. The Mazda 3 MPS is 9.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft