The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 24,400
€ 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 12.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.85 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 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 Golf 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 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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
