The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1470 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
2700
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.03 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
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 105
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
1498 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
32 mpg
city
66 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L