The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 21,600
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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.62 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft