The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 24,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
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 Plus 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
30 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
