The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.08 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft