The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 25,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
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
101.5
165.5
107.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
