The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 21,400

€ 23,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 26.6 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 15.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1621
1759
1946
1465
1795
2053
1759 mm
Width
1795 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1621 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4204
2700
4470
4204 mm
Length
4470 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.57 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
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
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
66 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
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)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L