Compare 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2014 Subaru Impreza vs 2014 Volkswagen Golf

2014 Mazda MAZDA3
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2014 Subaru Impreza
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2014 Volkswagen Golf
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4-Door Sedan Manual i SV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual i SV 29 41 $16,474 $16,945
4-Door Sedan Automatic i SV 30 41 $17,495 $17,995
4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 29 41 $17,655 $18,445
5-Door HB Manual i Sport 29 40 $18,131 $18,945
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 30 41 $18,657 $19,495
4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 29 41 $18,753 $19,595
5-Door HB Automatic i Sport 30 40 $19,136 $19,995
5-Door HB Manual i Touring 29 40 $19,231 $20,095
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 30 41 $19,756 $20,645
5-Door HB Automatic i Touring 30 40 $20,234 $21,145
4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring 29 41 $21,761 $22,745
5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring 29 40 $22,241 $23,245
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 30 41 $22,766 $23,795
5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring 30 40 $23,243 $24,295
4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring 28 39 $23,530 $24,595
5-Door HB Automatic s Touring 27 37 $24,008 $25,095
4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 28 39 $24,869 $25,995
5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 27 37 $25,345 $26,495
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4-Door Manual 2.0i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,104 $17,895
5-Door Manual 2.0i 25 33 $17,569 $18,395
4-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,021 $18,895
5-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,486 $19,395
4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 34 $18,815 $19,795
4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,315 $20,295
5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 33 $19,280 $20,295
5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,780 $20,795
5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium 25 33 $19,768 $20,795
5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium 27 36 $20,685 $21,795
4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $21,072 $22,195
5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $21,537 $22,695
5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited 27 36 $21,978 $23,195
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4-Door HB Automatic PZEV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door HB Automatic PZEV 23 30 $19,195 $19,995
4-Door HB Automatic PZEV w/Convertible & Sunroof 23 30 $22,075 $22,995
4-Door HB Manual TDI 30 42 $24,192 $25,200
4-Door HB DSG PZEV Wolfsburg 24 32 $25,147 $26,195
4-Door HB DSG TDI 30 42 $25,248 $26,300
4-Door HB Manual TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 30 42 $25,819 $26,895
4-Door HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 30 42 $26,875 $27,995
4-Door HB Manual PZEV Driver's Edition 21 31 $28,507 $29,695
4-Door HB DSG PZEV Driver's Edition 24 32 $29,563 $30,795
Pricing
Invoice Price
$16,474
$17,104
$19,195
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$16,945
$17,895
$19,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$282 / month
$298 / month
$333 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.0
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Mazda 3 stands out from the small-car crowd, with its sport-car-influenced proportions and sporty driving experience; but its tight, noisy cabin means that it’s not at all the best pick for pragmatists. The 2014 Subaru Impreza remains the only option in its class to come equipped with standard all-wheel-drive, where many don't offer it all. It's tough, practical, and looks good, too. The 2014 Volkswagen Golf hatchback offers excellent handling and a good ride, premium interior design and materials, and a range of engines--including the efficient TDI diesel--but at a premium price.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
29 mpg 25 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
41 mpg 34 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
55.5 52.2 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8 35.4 35.5
Front Head Room (in)
38.6 39.8 39.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.3 96.9 92.9
Second Hip Room (in)
53.5 53.1 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 55.6 54.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.6 37.1 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.4 54.2 52.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 43.5 41.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.4 59.6 59.6
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 104.1 101.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.7 68.5 70.3
Track Width, Front (in)
61.2 59.4 60.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1 5.7 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
180.3 180.3 165.4
Height, Overall (in)
57.3 57.7 58.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 12 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - 46
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- - 15.2
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.9 11.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 10.8 10.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 14.5 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8 35.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P195/65HR15 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P195/65HR15 P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2781 2944 3102
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 15 X 6 15 X 6
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 15 X 6 15 X 6
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 110 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 480
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4000 145 @ 4200 177 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 2.5 L/151
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6000 148 @ 6200 170 @ 5700
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded I-5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
29 25 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
33 28 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
41 34 30
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 0.97 1.16
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.68 - 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 3.45 4.04
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.85 4.11 3.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.30 1.56
Trans Type
6 5 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.74 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.33 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95 1.89 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Hatchback
Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Sedan Volkswagen Golf
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 6.4 7.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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