The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 27,900
€ 24,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
177.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
