The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150 is 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BP
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft