The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 27,300

€ 23,900

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft