Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$17,995 | MSRP$17,845 |
Listings386 | Listings1601 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2901 lbs | Curb Weight2869 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height57.3 in |
Length167.5 in | Length180.3 in |
Width70.5 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,995 | $17,845 |
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Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 155 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 155 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2901 lbs | 2869 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 167.5 in | 180.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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