The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 19,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.38 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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