Mazda Mazda 6 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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    2024 Mazda
    Mazda 6
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    62L
    434 to 471 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,290 - $55,685
    $32,790 - $77,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Versatile engine
    • Classy inside and out
    • Still flying the wagon flag
    Misses
    • Lagging infotainment tech
    • Thirsty in the city
    • Tight back seat
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    The following finishes are no-cost options:

    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Jet Black mica
    • Deep Crystal blue mica
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    The following are $795 options:

    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic

    The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.

    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

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    24881395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    140kW - 173kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60005000 - 5600
    Torque
    252Nm - 420Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 14.59.3 - 10.5

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