The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 25,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 28.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 18.5 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1460
1770
2015
1645
1776
1946
1770 mm
Width
1776 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1460 mm
Height
1645 mm
2640
4510
2578
4221
4510 mm
Length
4221 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.17 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
175 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
13.4 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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