The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 42,400
€ 23,300
€ 42,400
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. 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 2.0
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.4
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.04 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
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
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
