The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 42,400

€ 27,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

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 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
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