The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 19,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
