The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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-G 100 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-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (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-G 100 (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-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.95 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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-G 100
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft