The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 18,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
165.3
177.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.81 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
