The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,200

€ 20,900

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BM
Generation
1K
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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 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
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8.01 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
546 mi
Range
257 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 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).
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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L