The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 37,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.5
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
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.8
175.6 in
Length
165.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
720 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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