The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 25,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
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
101.5
165.5
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-D 1.8
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.34 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
