The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 20,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
