The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 19,800
€ 23,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1KP
Generation
BM
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
