The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 33,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft