The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,400
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 2.0 TDI is 12 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
165.5 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.72 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
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 Plus 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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