The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid is 9.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
175.6 in
Length
165.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.45 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
BP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft