The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

ⓘ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 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 1.4
3139 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.12 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft