The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP (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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1KP
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft