The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 18,200
€ 44,100
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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-G 100 is 20.7 cm longer and 0.4 cm narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
1465
1795
2053
1465
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4470
2626
4263
4470 mm
Length
4263 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
245 kg
16.28 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
