The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 23,300
€ 27,600
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 2.0 TDI is 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
1621
1759
1946
1470
1755
1955
1759 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1621 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4204
2640
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
