The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 10 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
167.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.95 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft