The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 22,700
€ 25,500
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 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
70.7
80.8
63.8
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
106.3
176
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.82 %
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 automatic 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 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
53 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
720 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 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
1190 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
