The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 21,300
€ 23,300
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 2.0 is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
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
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
144 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
