The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 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-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 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-G 165 i-ELOOP
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft