The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 39,300
€ 20,400
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 24.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1461
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1461 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4212
2640
4460
4212 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
18.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
