The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 23,700
€ 28,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 2.2 CD
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.2 CD
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
