The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 9.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft