The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 11.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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
57.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.82 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft