The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 19,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 19,600
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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 12 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
165.5 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft