The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 23,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
579 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
