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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.01 %
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
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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