The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 26,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
