The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 21,300
€ 27,900
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
177.6
165.3 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium 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 MPS
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
