The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,600
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 150 is 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1450 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.02 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L