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 12 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.5
69.7
77.6
63.8
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
103.9
177.6
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 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
