The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.5 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
608 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft