Compare 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2018 MINI Cooper vs 2018 Volkswagen Golf

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
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2018 MINI Cooper
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2018 Volkswagen Golf
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Grand Touring Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Automatic 27 36 $23,149 $24,195
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Manual 25 34 $22,144 $23,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Automatic 28 37 $18,321 $19,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual 28 38 $17,319 $18,095
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Automatic 27 36 $20,230 $21,140
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Manual 25 34 $19,226 $20,090
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Automatic 27 36 $23,864 $24,945
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Manual 25 34 $22,862 $23,895
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Automatic 28 37 $19,518 $20,395
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Manual 28 38 $18,514 $19,345
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Automatic 27 36 $20,945 $21,890
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Manual 25 34 $19,941 $20,840
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Cooper FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD 28 37 $24,765 $26,700
Convertible Cooper S FWD 23 32 $28,170 $30,400
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD 22 31 $33,870 $36,600
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD 28 38 $20,070 $21,600
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD 23 32 $23,385 $25,200
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD 23 32 $29,455 $31,800
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD 28 38 $19,000 $21,600
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD 28 37 $20,990 $22,600
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD 23 32 $24,305 $26,200
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1.8T S Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Golf 1.8T S Automatic 24 33 $21,129 $22,010
Golf 1.8T S Manual 25 34 $20,073 $20,910
Golf 1.8T SE Automatic 24 33 $23,765 $24,755
Golf 1.8T SE Manual 25 34 $22,709 $23,655
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S DSG 21 30 $25,973 $27,055
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S Manual 21 30 $24,918 $25,955
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE DSG 21 30 $29,630 $30,865
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE Manual 21 30 $28,574 $29,765
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SEL DSG 22 30 $34,234 $35,660
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG 24 32 $34,723 $36,170
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual 25 33 $33,667 $35,070
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG 24 32 $26,414 $27,515
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual 25 33 $25,357 $26,415
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG 24 32 $30,308 $31,570
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual 25 33 $29,252 $30,470
Golf R 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav 22 29 $39,250 $40,885
Golf R 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav 21 29 $38,193 $39,785
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Automatic 24 33 $21,874 $22,785
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION 22 29 $24,033 $25,035
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Manual 25 34 $20,818 $21,685
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION 22 31 $22,977 $23,935
Golf SportWagen 1.8T SE Automatic 24 33 $26,227 $27,320
Golf SportWagen 1.8T SEL Automatic 24 33 $29,035 $30,245
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,149
$24,765
$21,129
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,195
$26,700
$22,010
Monthly Payment Estimate
$403 / month
$445 / month
$367 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.2
6.3
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Mazda 3 adds standard active safety features to an already compelling value. Among compact cars, this is one to consider. The 2018 Mini Cooper is an icon made better by nimble handling and infinite customization. There's a VW Golf for everyone, and they're even better for 2018 thanks to a big tech upgrade inside.
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Fuel Economy
City
27 mpg 28 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 37 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Minicompact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.3 76.3 93.5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.5 - -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 51 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 39 38.1
Passenger Capacity
5 4 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.4 39.7 53.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 41.4 41.2
Front Hip Room (in)
55.5 - -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8 30.9 35.6
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 39.8 38.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.2 59.1 61
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1 - 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
180.3 151.1 167.6
Height, Overall (in)
57.3 55.7 58.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.4 59.1 59.8
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 98.2 103.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.7 68 70.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- - 17.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - 53.7
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.6 11 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 10.2 10.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 11.6 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 35.4 35.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/45WR18 P175/65HR15 P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/45WR18 P175/65HR15 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3100 2855 3023
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7 15 X 5.5 15 X 6
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7 15 X 5.5 15 X 6
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 150 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 480
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 3250 162 @ 1250 184 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
NA NA _VC20_
Displacement
2.5 L/152 1.5 L/91 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
184 @ 5700 134 @ 4500 170 @ 4500
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 32 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 37 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
27 28 24
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55 3.62 4.46
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.39 3.42 3.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.24 1.56
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 0.81 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.89 3.54 3.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.02 1.93 2.51
Trans Order Code
NA NA _5MT01
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.97 0.86
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.60 0.68 0.67
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda3 4-Door MINI Convertible Volkswagen Golf
Body Style
Sedan Convertible Hatchback
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 5.5 6.3
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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