The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 44,400
€ 23,100
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 8.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
176
167.8 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
