The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 27,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 TSI is 10.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
