The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 23,700
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 25.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1460
1770
2015
1491
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1460 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4510
2620
4255
4510 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.68 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
61 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
388 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
