The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
15.6 lb
city
18 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
31 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft