The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 26,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 11.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.7
77.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
166.2
177.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
