The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
177.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.68 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft