2015 Mazda MAZDA3
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2015 Volkswagen Golf
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
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Select style
2-Door HB Automatic TSI S
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Pricing | |||
Invoice Price | |||
$22,766
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$19,579
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
$23,795
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$20,395
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Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
$397 / month
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$340 / month
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The Car Connection's Take | |||
TCC Rating | |||
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TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
The 2015 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving small cars, with efficient engines and smooth transmissions that help give it a more premium feel than its price would suggest. | The 2015 Volkswagen Golf and GTI trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the SportWagen model—but they don't give up anything for driving fun. | ||
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Fuel Economy | |||
City | |||
30 mpg | 25 mpg | ||
Highway | |||
41 mpg | 36 mpg | ||
Vehicle | |||
EPA Classification | |||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | ||
Interior Dimensions | |||
Second Leg Room (in) | |||
35.8 | 35.6 | ||
Front Head Room (in) | |||
37.6 | 38.4 | ||
Passenger Volume (ft³) | |||
96.3 | 93.5 | ||
Second Hip Room (in) | |||
53.5 | - | ||
Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
57.2 | 55.9 | ||
Second Head Room (in) | |||
37.5 | 38.1 | ||
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | ||
Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
54.4 | 53.9 | ||
Front Leg Room (in) | |||
42.2 | 41.2 | ||
Front Hip Room (in) | |||
55.5 | - | ||
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
70.7 | 70.5 | ||
Track Width, Front (in) | |||
61.2 | 61 | ||
Min Ground Clearance (in) | |||
6.1 | 5.4 | ||
Length, Overall (in) | |||
180.3 | 167.5 | ||
Height, Overall (in) | |||
57.3 | 57.2 | ||
Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
61.4 | 59.8 | ||
Wheelbase (in) | |||
106.3 | 103.8 | ||
Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
12.4 | - | ||
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | |||
- | 52.7 | ||
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | |||
- | 22.8 | ||
Brakes | |||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
11 | 11.3 | ||
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Brake ABS System | |||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
10.4 | 10.7 | ||
Brake Type | |||
4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | ||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
Fuel Tank | |||
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
13.2 | 13.2 | ||
Steering | |||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
34.8 | 35.8 | ||
Steering Type | |||
Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | ||
Tires | |||
Rear Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Front Tire Size | |||
P205/60HR16 | P195/65HR15 | ||
Spare Tire Size | |||
Compact | Compact | ||
Front Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Spare Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Rear Tire Size | |||
P205/60HR16 | P195/65HR15 | ||
Weight Information | |||
Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
2848 | 2961 | ||
Wheels | |||
Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
16 X 6.5 | 15 X 6 | ||
Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
Compact | Compact | ||
Rear Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
16 X 6.5 | 15 X 6 | ||
Front Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
Spare Wheel Material | |||
Steel | Steel | ||
Electrical | |||
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
100 | 140 | ||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
- | 480 | ||
Engine | |||
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
150 @ 4000 | 200 @ 1600 | ||
Engine Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Displacement | |||
2.0 L/122 | 1.8 L/110 | ||
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
155 @ 6000 | 170 @ 4500 | ||
Engine Type | |||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | ||
Fuel System | |||
Gasoline Direct Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection | ||
Mileage | |||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
30 | 25 | ||
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
34 | 29 | ||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
41 | 36 | ||
Transmission | |||
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.60 | 0.67 | ||
First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
3.55 | 4.46 | ||
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
3.59 | 3.87 | ||
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.45 | 1.56 | ||
Trans Type | |||
6 | 6 | ||
Drivetrain | |||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.71 | 0.85 | ||
Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
NA | NA | ||
Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
3.89 | 3.18 | ||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
2.02 | 2.50 | ||
Trans Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.00 | 1.14 | ||
Trans Description Cont. | |||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | ||
Summary | |||
Vehicle Name | |||
Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen Golf | ||
Body Style | |||
Sedan | Hatchback | ||
Suspension | |||
Suspension Type - Front | |||
Strut | Strut | ||
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
Strut | Strut | ||
Suspension Type - Rear | |||
Multi-Link | Multi-Link | ||
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
Multi-Link | Multi-Link | ||
Emissions | |||
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
5.2 | 6.0 (Est) | ||
Crash Test Ratings | |||
Overall Rating | |||
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | |||
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver | |||
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger | |||
Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
Side Barrier Rating | |||
Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
Rollover Rating | |||
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