The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 8.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
176 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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