The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 21,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.86 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
