The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 33,200
€ 27,600
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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














