The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 35,200
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 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (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-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.71 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 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