The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 23,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1460
1770
1970
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4510
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
10 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
