The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 105.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
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 105
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
30 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft