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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
177.6
167.6 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 TDI SCR
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
