The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 17,000
€ 22,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.85 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
