The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,200

€ 39,300

€ 33,200
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 24.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
1435
1795
2028
1461
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1461 mm
2725
4460
2578
4212
4460 mm
Length
4212 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.84 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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8.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.15 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
59 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
529 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L