The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 25.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 18.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1435 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.34 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L