The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP is 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1KP
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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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