The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 21,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.03 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
