The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.2 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft