The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 28,400
€ 29,700
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.5
69.7
79.3
58.7
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
103.9
177.6
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 1.5 eTSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
