The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 17,000
€ 28,400
€ 17,000
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 1.4 is 12.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 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 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
