The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 24,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.8
103.9
175.6
165.8 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.67 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
