The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 42,400
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 7.6 inches shorter and 1.7 inches wider.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.05 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft