The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 11.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
177.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.22 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft