The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 20,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
257 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L