Vehicle2025 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
2025YearMazdaMakeMazda3 4-Door 4WDModel
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Fuel comparison
2025 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD vs 2025 Volkswagen Golf R
Compare estimated yearly fuel costs for two compact vehicles using Canadian fuel consumption ratings.
Lower yearly estimate2025 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
Estimated annual difference$473
Vehicle classCompact
Driving assumptions
City / highway50% / 50%
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Vehicle2025 Volkswagen Golf R
2025YearVolkswagenMakeGolf RModel
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Annual cost comparison
Ranked by estimated fuel cost using your scenario.
Largest yearly gap$473
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2025 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
7.8 combined L/100 km1550.0 L/year
$2,713Lowest fuel cost
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2025 Volkswagen Golf R
9.1 combined L/100 km1820.0 L/year
$3,185$473 more/year
Based on 20,000 km/year at $1.75 per litre.
Long-term fuel spend
Assumes the same kilometres, city/highway split, efficiency, and fuel price each year.