The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 44,100

€ 26,800
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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 is 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
BP
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft