The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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-G 120 is 9.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
175.6 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.54 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft