The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,300

€ 19,800

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 26.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 15.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58 mpg
city
28 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L