The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 CD is 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.73 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L