The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 27,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 19.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1465
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2626
4263
2640
4460
4263 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.66 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
