The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft