The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.73 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L