The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 27,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.21 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L