The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 43,200

€ 25,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 19.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
1435
1795
2028
1465
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1465 mm
2725
4460
2626
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.7 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
61 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L