The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 28,300

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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, 3.6 cm narrower and 18.6 cm 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
1621
1759
1946
1435
1795
2028
1759 mm
Width
1795 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1621 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4204
2725
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1424 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1952 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.52 %

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
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
224 NM
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
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
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
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
598 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (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
564 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L