The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 23,300
€ 27,900
€ 23,300
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 1.6 TDI is 31.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1480
1786
2048
1460
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4199
2640
4510
4199 mm
Length
4510 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
