The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 27,700

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.76 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2184 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
257 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L