The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 12 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft