The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 24,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
33 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
257 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
