The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft