The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,100

€ 45,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 20.7 cm longer and 0.4 cm narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
VW Golf R
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
400 NM
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
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.19 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
475 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L