The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 20,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 31.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1460
1770
2015
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4510
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
10.07 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
388 mi
Range
257 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 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).
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).
135.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
