2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2024 Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$30,530 | MSRP$24,170 |
Listings38 | Listings100 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryAlthough prices can rise sharply, the Mazda3 justifies its price tag with excellent driving dynamics and a design that has aged with grace. Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3133 lbs | Curb Weight3124 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.9 in |
Length168.8 in | Length183.5 in |
Width70.4 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload955 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,530 | $24,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Although prices can rise sharply, the Mazda3 justifies its price tag with excellent driving dynamics and a design that has aged with grace. Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3133 lbs | 3124 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 955 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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