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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2011) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2020 2011  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Mazda Mazda3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 103.9 in -0.1 in
Length 167.6 in 177.4 in -9.8 in
Width 70.8 in 69.1 in 1.7 in
Height 58.2 in 57.9 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3256 lb. 3221 lb. 35 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.9 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.9 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 38.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 54.0 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.2 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) -1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 17.0 ft3 0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 43.8 ft3 9.9 ft3

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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