The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 37,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 9.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.8
175.6 in
Length
165.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.29 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
