The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4204
4470 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.69 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 105
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L