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| ×2019 Volkswagen Golf Trendline (man) | ×2019 Mazda Mazda3 GX (man) | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$22,500 | CA$18,000 |
| Fees | CA$1,685 | CA$1,695 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$424/month | CA$339/month |
| Awards |  Best compact car of 2019, Best compact sport car of 2019 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,4 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm (110 kW) | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 3,500 rpm (249 N·m) | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car | Compact Car |
| Assembly | N/A | Salamanca, MX |
| Generation | N/A | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 684 km | 649 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 172 g/km | 180 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,257 mm (168″) | 4,661 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (71″) | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58″) | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (104″) | 2,725 mm (107″) |
| Front track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,567 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,336 kg (2,945 lb) | 1,321 kg (2,912 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 493 l and 1,521 l | 374 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 | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 83% | 81% |
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