The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 35,200

€ 45,300

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
475 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 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