The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.5 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft