The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft