The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 20,900

€ 18,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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-G 100
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
257 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft