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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Mazda MAZDA3

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Mazda MAZDA3
2022 Mazda MAZDA3
$20,800MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Mazda MAZDA3
$20,800MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$28,695

MSRP

$20,800

Listings

17

Listings

66

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Cramped back seat

  • Unintuitive technology

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary

2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews Summary

With the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 228 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 155 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

23

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

36
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Mazda MAZDA3
2022 Mazda MAZDA3
$20,800MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Mazda MAZDA3
$20,800MSRP
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Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$28,695
$20,800
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

5.0

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Cramped back seat

  • Unintuitive technology

Summary
With the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 228 hp I4
2.0L 155 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
23
28
MPG Highway
30
36

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