The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,700
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 37,400
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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
4332 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.67 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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