The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
