The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 25,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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