The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 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 10 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft