The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 27,900
€ 25,600
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 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
69.3
76.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
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
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.41 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
12.57 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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
246 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
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
