The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 18,200
€ 22,700
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 26.6 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 15.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1621
1759
1946
1465
1795
2053
1759 mm
Width
1795 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1621 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4204
2700
4470
4204 mm
Length
4470 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
241 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
