The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 24.2 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
1770
2015
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1460 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4510 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.8 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
7.1 kg
38 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
388 mi
Range
302 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L