The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 23,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1621
1759
1946
1470
1755
1955
1759 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1621 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4204
2640
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
