The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 27,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.97 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
