The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 31.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.86 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L