The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.14 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft