The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 29,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 11.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
