The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 19,800
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.3 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
