The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 22,700

€ 20,500
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-G 120 is 25.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 17.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1450
1795
2053
1621
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1450 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.48 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
621 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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-G 120
96.6 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L