The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,000
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 is 12.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
165.3 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft