The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 29,400

€ 35,200

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %

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 dual clutch 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 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
18.38 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
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1254 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