The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 150 is 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft