The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft