The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.32 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
