Volkswagen Golf R (2009 – 2013) vs Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,446 kg. At 4,511 mm, the Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is 300 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2009 – 2013
|
Mazda
3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 – 271 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 194 – 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 10.7 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,211 mm | 4,511 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,446 – 1,508 kg | 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.