The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 31.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
1K
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
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
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L