The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 27,900
€ 31,000
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 SCR is 25.2 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
1492
1799
2027
1460
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1492 mm
Height
1460 mm
2620
4258
2640
4510
4258 mm
Length
4510 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.03 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
54 mpg
city
21 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
706 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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 SCR
90.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
