The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,300

€ 23,400

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 M Hybrid is 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft