The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 19,200
€ 23,700
€ 19,200
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 1.4 is 10.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
176
165.5 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
105 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
