The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.05 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft