The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,300
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3139 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BP
Generation
1K
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
257 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
100.4 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft