The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.45 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft