The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 20,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.67 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
