The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 DISI i-stop
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
