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 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
