The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft