The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 23,400

€ 26,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 25.6 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 18.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1621
1759
1946
1435
1795
2028
1759 mm
Width
1795 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1621 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4204
2725
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1929 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.53 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
7.84 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
48 mpg
city
58 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
712 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L