The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,600
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 25.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1491 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
4255 mm
Length
4510 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.45 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

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

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.41 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L