The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.75 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft