Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 (2006 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2011): specs compared
The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.3 s. The Volkswagen Eos uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is the lighter car, from 1,385 kg against 1,456 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3
2006 – 2009
|
Volkswagen
Eos
2006 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 140 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 200 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 7.3 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 205 – 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 L/100 km | 6.1 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,385 kg | 1,456 – 1,602 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.