The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 19,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 31.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
1460
1770
2015
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1460 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4510
2578
4199
4510 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
238 kg
16.19 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
