The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 25,300
€ 21,900
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
