The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.42 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft