The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 23,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.71 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft