The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 23,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 30.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 16.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1460
1770
1970
1621
1759
1946
1770 mm
Width
1759 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1460 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4510
2578
4204
4510 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.96 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
