The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 44,100
€ 23,700
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 20.7 cm shorter and 0.4 cm wider.
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1465
1799
2027
1465
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
2626
4263
2700
4470
4263 mm
Length
4470 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %
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
7-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
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
33 mpg
city
66 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
495 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 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
535 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
