The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 23,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
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 2.0
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.74 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
