Mazda 3 Liftback vs Volkswagen Golf (2012-2017) Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	High equipment and safety levels Engine is not only powerful but fun to drive and efficient Read More	--
Things we don't like	No diesel engine is available Rear seat could have been slightly upright Read More	--

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51 L	50 L
Kerb Weight	1382 kg	1288 kg
Length	4460 mm	4255 mm
Width	1795 mm	1799 mm
Height	1435 mm	1452 mm
Wheel Base	2725 mm	2637 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Cargo Volume	--	380 L
Front Tread	--	1549 mm
Rear Tread	--	1520 mm
Gross Weight	--	1800 kg
Turning Radius	--	5.45 m

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Engine Details

Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	--
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	9.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6

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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
RPM At Max Power	6000 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	4000 RPM	--
Top Speed	--	216 kmph
Mileage City	--	16.4 kmpl
Mileage Highway	--	22.7 kmpl

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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	Solid Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	215/45 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R16

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	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	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
360 Camera	No	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
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	Yes	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes

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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	10.25 Inch 10.25 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	--
Navigation System	Yes	No
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	No

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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
Instrument Cluster Display Size	7 Inch 7 Inch	--

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	No
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes
Leather Seats	--	No
Folding Table Rear	--	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	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Fog Lights Rear	LED LED	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Tinted Glass	--	Yes
Chrome Grille	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display	--	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	No

Interior

Sun Visors

Yes

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