The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 12 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
165.5 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft