The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.07 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft