The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 17,000
€ 23,400
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 TDI is 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
176 kg
12.17 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
