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 8.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.7
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
106.3
176
103.4
167.8
176 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
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
