The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.93 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft