The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,600

€ 19,800

€ 26,600
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 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
175.6
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 1.6
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.07 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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