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Compare Mazda 3 Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Mazda 3 Sedan
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan
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$20,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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$28,695
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

Photos

Mazda 3 Sedan
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Aft View
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Control Panel
75
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Rear Angle View
Central Console
14
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
228 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
27 MPG
City
28 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7 Tons/yr
6.6 (2020) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
422.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.5 in
168 in
Height
56.9 in
57.8 in
Max Width
70.7 in
70.8 in
Front Width
61.7 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
59.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
103.6 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.5 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,071 lbs
3,062 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
53.7 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Jet Black Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Dark Iron Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Tornado Red

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black w/Clark Plaid, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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