The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.8 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.83 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft