The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.3 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft