The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
177.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.95 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BL
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft