The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,900
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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 12 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.67 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 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