The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 7.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1KP
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft