2022 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 3

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    Mazda 3
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    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
    Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    281 to 337 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,990 - $32,990
    $32,790 - $54,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Well-appointed interior
    • Plenty of safety equipment
    • Engaging handling
    Misses
    • Pricier servicing than key rivals
    • Rear-seat and boot space could be better
    • Ride could be smoother
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Remains the consummate all-rounder
    • Impressive front differential and DSG
    • Price cut is very welcome
    Misses
    • Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
    • Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
    • Stock isn't as abundant as it once was

    Colours Available

    The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum Quartz Metallic
    • Sonic Silver Metallic
    • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
    • Jet Black Mica
    • Snowflake White Pearl Mica

    The following finishes cost an additional $495:

    • Polymetal Grey Metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
    • Machine Grey Metallic

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 24881395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 2.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    114kW - 139kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    60005000 - 5600
    Torque
    200Nm - 252Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    3000 - 40001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 16.39.3 - 10.5

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