Mazda 3 Liftback vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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Things we like	High equipment and safety levels Engine is not only powerful but fun to drive and efficient Read More	Premium design and build quality Punchy engine performance  Read More
Things we don't like	No diesel engine is available Rear seat could have been slightly upright Read More	Stiff ride quality Limited shoulder room at the back Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51 L	50 L
Kerb Weight	1368 kg	--
Length	4460 mm	4258 mm
Width	1795 mm	1799 mm
Height	1435 mm	1452 mm
Wheel Base	2725 mm	2620 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.4 L TSI Turbocharged 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	14.0:1	--

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1496 cc	1395 cc
Power	118 hp	148 hp
Torque	153 Nm	250 Nm
Top Speed	193 kmph	--
RPM At Max Power	6000 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	4000 RPM	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R16
Spare Tyre Size	205/60 R16	--
Spare Tyre Material	Alloy	--

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
360 Camera	No	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Park Assist	No	--
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Lane Departure Warning System	No	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	No

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Memory Seats	No	--
Head-Up Display	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	8 8	--
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes
Navigation System	--	No
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	No

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Headlamps Washer	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	No
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Yes	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--