The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.29 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft