The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 19,800
€ 17,000
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.9 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
