The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 23,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.04 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft