The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 26,000

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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