The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 19.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1470 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1898 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.09 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
32 mpg
city
61 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L