The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft