The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
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 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.07 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft