The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 19,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 CD is 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1470
1755
1955
1621
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
