The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.8 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1K
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft