The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 20,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
