The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.91 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L