The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 33,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.56 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft