The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 25,600

€ 23,700
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 105 is 26.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 15.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1621
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4470
2578
4204
4470 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
9 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BM
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 105
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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.84 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
city
49 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
834 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L