The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 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 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1621
1759
1946
1470
1755
1955
1759 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1621 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4204
2640
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
244 kg
16.28 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
