The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 41,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 8.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
176
103.4
167.8
176 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.97 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
438 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
