The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.1 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft