The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 26,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.1
70.7
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.57 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
