The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 22,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
