The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft