The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.54 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft