The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 43,200

€ 26,300

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
167.8
107.3
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
495 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft