The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,300

€ 26,000

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.17 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.43 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
69 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58 mpg
city
56 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L