The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 24.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4460 mm
Length
4212 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.47 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
350 NM
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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
54 mpg
city
25 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
489 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L