DSG with launch control, R32 beats the MPS to 60 because of that.
VW Golf R32 vs Mazda 3 MPS
| Category | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1580 / 3483 | 1450 / 3197 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 156 | 179 / 177 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 25.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.4 s | 13.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.1 s @ 84.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s @ 98.0 mph | 14.0 s @ 101.3 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.1 s @ 121.2 mph | 23.7 s @ 121.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (175 ft) | 48 m (159 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
3 MPS is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
Flex 16y ago
One thing to keep in mind is, the MPS is lighter, has 40lbs more torque, and nearly 20bhp more too. So unless the R32 defies physics, it'll be beaten most of the time, apart from a wet surface (AWD helps).
Flex 16y ago
I'm not buying the R32 0-60, I know for a fact that it's about 0.3-0.5 slower then the MPS. Having said that, 5.9 on a good run is possible out of the MPS!
Plus higher up the speed range you're not dragged back by the AWD system.
