The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 20,900
€ 25,500
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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.79 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
720 mi
Range
257 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
