The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 19,200

€ 28,300

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
107.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.12 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
105 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft