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2021 Mazda 3 Sedan
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$20,650
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8.6
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2.0T S Manual
$28,695
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9.1
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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2.0T S Manual
$26,345
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8.9
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
228 hp @ 4700 rpm
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,071 lbs
3,133 lbs
3,228 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
31 MPG
26 MPG
28 MPG
City
28 MPG
23 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
30 MPG
33 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.6 Tons/yr
6.9 Tons/yr
6.4 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
303.6 miles
316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
396 miles
435.6 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
183.5 in
168 in
185.2 in
Height
56.9 in
57.8 in
56.8 in
Max Width
70.7 in
70.8 in
70.8 in
Front Width
61.7 in
60.6 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
59.7 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
103.6 in
105.6 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.1 in
5 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
41.2 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38.4 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
55.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
N/A
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
35.6 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
38.1 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.5 in
53.9 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
N/A
N/A
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
N/A
14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
17.4 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
53.7 ft³
N/A
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.8 ft
36.4 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
P225/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Jet Black Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Dark Iron Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Pure White
Tornado Red
Deep Black Pearl
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Tornado Red
Optional Exterior Colors
N/A
N/A
Pure Gray
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Cloth Seat Trim
Titan Black w/Clark Plaid, Cloth Seating Surfaces
Titan Black w/Red Stitch, Cloth Seating Surfaces
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
US NHTSA crash test result
Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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