The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 MPS is 12 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
177.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
144.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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