| Add vehicles | 2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sdn Man G | 2016 Volkswagen Golf 3dr HB Man 1.8 TSI Trendline |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$15,550 | CA$18,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,695 | CA$1,625 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$292/month | CA$357/month |
| Awards | Best compact car of 2016 | Best sport car under $50,000 of 2016 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) | - |
| Torque | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 5.8 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 7.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 714 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 165 g/km | 187 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P205/60HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm (180″) | 4,255 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) | 1,791 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,560 mm (61″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,291 kg (2,846 lb) | 1,316 kg (2,901 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 351 l | between 646 l and 1,492 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 85% | 82% |
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