The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 42,400

€ 25,300

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
1470
1799
2027
1435
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1470 mm
Height
1435 mm
2626
4268
2725
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1907 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.09 %

General
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
120 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
213 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
213 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
482 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L