The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 25,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.3
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
103.9
177.6
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.43 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft