The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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-G 100 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
257 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
135.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft