The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 25,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.0 M Hybrid is 10.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
241 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft