The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 105 is 25.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 17.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1450 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.86 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BM
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.93 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
66 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L