Volkswagen Golf Vs. Mazda 3: Compare Cars - The Car Connection
The Mazda 3 is far swoopier, with a long hood and a "cab-back" style that truncates the cabin and makes its proportions distinct from any other small car. There's also a Mazda 3 sedan, but it competes with the Volkswagen Jetta. The Mazda's interior is businesslike but slightly more stylish, with a large, colorful, high-contrast freestanding screen protruding from the top of the dash, a la Mercedes-Benz. The main challenge for Mazda buyers is cabin space. The Volkswagen Golf, on the other hand, can accommodate four adults in relative comfort. Mazda may feel that the 3 will only be used by couples, or couples with small children, but it's impractical if you need to carry four adults for any distance. The Mazda 3 comes with either a 2. 0-liter version of its engine rated at 155 horsepower, or a more powerful 2. 5-liter version that puts out 184 hp. Each is available with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission. The entire structure of the Mazda 3 has been designed around these SkyActiv engines, with more length from the front wheels to the firewall housing a complex exhaust system that vastly improves efficiency. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
