The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 24.2 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
1770
2015
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1482 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
2640
4510
4268 mm
Length
4510 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.16 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
7.6 kg
city
21 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
38 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
293 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L