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2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

4dr Hatchback

2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door

4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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2013 Mazda Mazda3
(2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatchback shown)
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2013 Volkswagen Golf
(2013 Volkswagen Golf 4dr FWD Hatchback shown)
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Price With Options
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options		    $19,595*    $19,790*
MSRP $20,000 $19,995
Destination Charge $795 $795
Invoice Price $19,130 $19,195
Total List Price $20,795 $20,790
Available Engines 155-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions 6-speed manual w/OD 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Fuel Economy City 27 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway 38 mpg 31 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Data    
Other, Overall Rollover Rating Overall Rollover Rating Overall Rollover Rating
Side - Pole, Side - Pole Side - Pole -
Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat -
Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Driver -
Overall, Overall Overall -
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) -
Front, Overall Front Overall Front -
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) -
Front, Driver's -
Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier Side - Barrier -
Front, Passenger's -
Side, Overall Side Overall Side -
IIHS Crash Test Data    
Side, Driver Torso Driver Torso Driver Torso
Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg Driver Pelvis/Leg Driver Pelvis/Leg
Rear, Dynamic Rating Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot Right Leg/Foot Right Leg/Foot
Side, Driver Head and Neck Driver Head and Neck Driver Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection Rear Passenger Head Protection Rear Passenger Head Protection
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints Restraints Restraints
Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck Rear Passenger Head and Neck Rear Passenger Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Torso Rear Passenger Torso Rear Passenger Torso
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage
Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Good Good
Side, Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest Chest Chest
Rear, Overall Rear Good Good
Other, Roof Strength Roof Strength Roof Strength
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot Left Leg/Foot Left Leg/Foot
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front Overall Front Overall Front
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck Head/Neck Head/Neck
Side, Overall Side Overall Side Overall Side
Side, Driver Head Protection Driver Head Protection Driver Head Protection
Overview 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Safety Overview driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer
Drive-Type Overview front wheel drive front wheel drive
Audio Overview Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls		 Standard:
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 8, window grid diversity antenna
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, theft deterrent
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder		 Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
10 brand, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls		 N/A
Interior 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Air conditioning, front dual zone front automatic manual
Air filter Standard Standard
Underseat ducts Standard Standard
Cargo concealed storage N/A Standard
Cargo net Available N/A
Cargo tie downs Standard Standard
Clock in-dash in-dash
Compass Available Standard
Cruise control Standard Standard
Cup holders front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim leather/metal-look Standard:
urethane
N/A Available:
leather
12V DC power outlet 2 2
Lighter elements Available:
front		 N/A
Ashtray Available N/A
Overhead console N/A mini with storage
Floor console full full
Floor mats Standard:
carpeted front & rear		 Standard:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
rubber front & rear		 Available:
rubber front & rear
Front windows power power
Rear windows power power
1-Touch Window Up driver front and rear
1-Touch Window Down driver front and rear
Programmable garage door opener Available N/A
Instrumentation digital/analog analog
Driver information center N/A Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard
Trip computer Standard Standard
Water temp gauge N/A Standard
Low fuel warning Standard Standard
Service interval warning Standard Standard
Exterior temperature display Standard Standard
Lighting - glovebox Standard Standard
Lighting - map lights front front & rear
Lighting - dome light fade fade
Lighting - cargo light Standard Standard
Rear window defogger Standard Standard
Rearview mirror Standard:
day-night		 day-night
Available:
auto-dimming day-night		 N/A
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger
Fuel door release mechanical N/A
Retained accessory power Standard Standard
Seatback storage pockets 1 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column Standard Standard
Steering wheel material leather Standard:
urethane
N/A Available:
leather
Seats 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Front seat type bucket sport
Seating capacity 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front seat driver direction controls 6-way 2-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 4-way 2-way power
Lumbar support N/A driver and passenger
Front armrests center center
Front head restraints adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats N/A Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest Standard with pass-thru
Rear head restraints 2 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim cloth cloth
Entertainment 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Radio Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan		 Standard:
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player Standard:
in-dash mounted single		 Standard:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc		 Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
MP3 capability Standard Standard
Auxiliary audio input Standard Standard
Steering wheel audio controls Standard Available
Speakers Standard:
6		 8
Available:
10 brand		 N/A
Amplifier Available N/A
Speed-Sensitive Volume Standard Standard
Navigation system Available N/A
1st row LCD screen N/A Available:
1
Bluetooth Compatibility Standard Available
Safety and Security 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupant sensor Standard Standard
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable safety belts front front
Seatbelt pretensioners front front
Headlights halogen halogen
Daytime running lights N/A Standard
Illuminated entry Standard Standard
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system Standard N/A
Panic alarm Standard Standard
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Rear child safety door locks Standard Standard
Content theft-deterrent alarm system N/A Standard
Ignition disable Standard Standard
First aid kit Available Available
Theft deterrent radio N/A Available
Blind spot sensor Available N/A
Low tire pressure warning Standard Standard
Warranty 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles) 60/unlimited 144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) N/A 36/36,000
Exterior 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Antenna integrated roof window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint Standard:
clearcoat monotone		 clearcoat monotone
Available:
pearlcoat monotone		 N/A
Available:
metallic monotone		 N/A
Bodyside moldings N/A Available:
black
Grille trim black black
Fog/driving lights Available:
front		 N/A
Door count 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows light light
Rear window type fixed fixed
Mirrors dual power remote dual power remote
Heated side mirrors N/A Standard
Sunroof Available:
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass		 Available:
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip Available:
lip
Roof rack Available N/A
Rear step bumper Available N/A
Tires P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS Standard:
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
N/A Available:
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels Standard:
16" silver aluminum		 Standard:
15" steel
Available:
silver aluminum		 Available:
17" painted aluminum
N/A Available:
17" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel compact steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent
Rear window wipers fixed interval fixed interval
Mud flaps Available Available
Mechanical 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Engine 2.0L I-4 2.5L I-5
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Antilock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist Standard Standard
Drive type front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack & pinion rack & pinion
Speed sensitive steering Standard Standard
Suspension tuning regular regular
Front suspension type strut strut
Front anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil
Rear suspension type multi-link multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil
Electronic stability system Standard Standard
Tiptronic automatic Available Standard
Transmission Standard:
6-spd man w/OD		 6-spd auto w/OD
Available:
6-spd auto w/OD		 N/A
Axle ratio Standard:
4.11		 3.87
Available:
3.59		 N/A
Remote vehicle starting system Available N/A
Specifications 2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Exterior length 177.4 " 165.4 "
Exterior body width 69.1 " 70.3 "
Exterior height 57.9 " 58.2 "
Engine 2.0L I-4 2.5L I-5
Horsepower 155 @ 6,000 rpm 170 @ 5,700 rpm
Torque 148 @ 4,100 rpm 177 @ 4,250 rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant Standard N/A
Fuel economy - city 27 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 38 mpg 31 mpg
Bore-and-Stroke 3.29 / 3.59 " 3.25 / 3.65 "
Curb weight Standard:
2,896 lbs.		 3,102 lbs.
Available:
2,969 lbs.		 N/A
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) N/A 4,278 lbs.
Payload N/A 999 lbs.
Wheelbase 103.9 " 101.5 "
Front track 60.4 " 60.7 "
Rear track 59.8 " 59.6 "
Turning radius 17.1 ' 17.9 '
Drag coefficient .29 .32
Front legroom 42.0 " 41.2 "
Rear legroom 36.2 " 35.5 "
Front headroom Standard:
38.9 "		 39.3 "
Available:
38.1 "		 N/A
Rear headroom Standard:
38.0 "		 38.5 "
Available:
37.4 "		 N/A
Front hiproom 53.7 " N/A
Rear hiproom 52.2 " N/A
Front shoulder room 54.9 " 54.7 "
Rear shoulder room 54.0 " 52.8 "
Luggage volume 17.0 cu.ft. 15.2 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 42.8 cu.ft. 46.0 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 95 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.