The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 19,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.9
69.1
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.79 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
