The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 25,600
€ 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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.1 %
General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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).
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
