The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 21,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.5
69.7
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
165.5
177.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
