The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 19.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2013 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.4 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.34 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 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
485 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L