The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
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 150 is 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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 150
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
