The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,200
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 TDI SCR is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
168.7 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
CD
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
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft