The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 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 10 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
177.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
62 mpg
31 mpg
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
971 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).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
