The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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