The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 28,400
€ 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 TSI BMT is 25.2 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1492
1799
2027
1460
1770
2015
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1492 mm
Height
1460 mm
2620
4258
2640
4510
4258 mm
Length
4510 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
13.61 %
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
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.33 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
609 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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
500 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
