The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.76 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft