The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 22,700
€ 27,300
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 150 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 150
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 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
