The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 28,400
€ 24,000
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 1.8 T is 12.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
177.6
165.3 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
