The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,200

€ 44,100

€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP is 8.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf R
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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