The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 26,500
€ 27,900
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI is 12.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
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 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
