The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 17.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1450 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.4 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L