The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 27,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.97 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
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1199 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