The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 23,700
€ 24,900
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 2.2 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 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
69.1
77
63.8
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
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
633 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111 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).
144.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
