The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
3320 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.64 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

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 dual clutch 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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
30.74 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
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
621 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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft