The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,300
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-G 120 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 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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-G 120 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-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.55 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 120
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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