The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 24,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 25.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 15.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1621
1759
1946
1470
1755
2005
1759 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1621 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4204
2640
4460
4204 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.48 %
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
Drive
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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
360 NM
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
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
241 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
657 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
