The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 27,500
€ 23,100
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 120 is 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.95 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
20.92 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
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
