The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 19,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 9.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
177.6
103.1
167.6
177.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.4 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
