The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.1 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
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 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
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

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft