The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 22,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
