The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,300
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 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.99 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft