The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 39,300
€ 23,700
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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
1465
1795
2053
1461
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1461 mm
2700
4470
2578
4212
4470 mm
Length
4212 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.37 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
350 NM
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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.84 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
66 mpg
city
25 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
834 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
