The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 28,400
€ 18,100
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
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
103.1
167.5
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
18.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
