The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 23,700
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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 10.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
176 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.58 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft