The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 22,700
€ 26,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1KP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
241 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
