The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,700

€ 21,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft