The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 34,900
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 VW e-Golf is 9.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
168.1 in
Length
177.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.27 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
117 mi
Range
388 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
181.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft