The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 27,600
€ 25,600
€ 27,600
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
