The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 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 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft