The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,900
€ 32,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 22.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1460
1770
1970
1491
1789
2073
1770 mm
Width
1789 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1460 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4510
2619
4284
4510 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
64 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
388 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
