Model Compare
Comparing the "2018 Volkswagen Golf", "2018 Honda Civic", "2018 Hyundai Elantra GT" and "2018 Mazda Mazda3"
Overview
MSRP
$20,910
$18,940
$19,350
$18,095
MPG (Combined)
29
32
26
31
Engine
170-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)
158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
161-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
155-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
5-speed manual w/OD ,
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
2-speed CVT w/OD ,
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
6-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$21,805
$19,835
$20,235
$18,990
MSRP
$20,910
$18,940
$19,350
$18,095
Invoice Price
$20,073
$17,609
$18,603
$17,319
Destination Charge
$895
$895
$885
$895
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
29
32
26
31
City MPG
25
31
24
28
Highway MPG
34
40
32
38
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Available
Not available
Not available
Compass
Standard
Standard
Available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Driver and passenger
Not available
Driver and passenger
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Leather
Metal-look
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-radio display
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
3
1
2
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Standard
Not available
Not available
Not available
Map Light
Front & rear
Front
Front & rear
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Available
Not available
Available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Carpeted front & rear
Carpeted front & rear
Available: Carpeted front & rear
Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Available
Standard
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Available
Standard
Specifications
Length
167.6 "
182.3 "
170.9 "
180.3 "
Wheelbase
103.8 "
106.3 "
104.3 "
106.3 "
Front Track
61.0 "
60.9 "
61.1 "
61.2 "
Rear Track
59.8 "
61.5 "
61.5 "
61.4 "
Width
70.8 "
70.8 "
70.7 "
70.7 "
Turning Radius
17.9 '
17.9 '
8.7 '
17.4 '
Height
58.2 "
55.7 "
57.7 "
57.3 "
Horsepower
170 @ 4,500 rpm
158 @ 6,500 rpm
161 @ 6,200 rpm
155 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,600 rpm
138 @ 4,200 rpm
150 @ 4,700 rpm
150 @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal.
12.4 gal.
14.0 gal.
13.2 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.25 / 3.31 "
3.39 / 3.38 "
3.19 / 3.82 "
3.29 / 3.59 "
Drag Coefficient
.29
Not available
.30
.26
Curb Weight
2,963 lbs.
2,742 lbs.
2,901 lbs.
2,899 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,123 lbs.
Not available
3,924 lbs.
Not available
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
750 lbs.
Not available
Passenger Volume
93 cu.ft.
98 cu.ft.
97 cu.ft.
96 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
41.2 "
42.3 "
42.2 "
42.2 "
Front Headroom
38.4 "
39.3 "
39.1 "
38.6 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
53.7 "
Not available
55.5 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 "
57.0 "
56.2 "
57.2 "
Rear Legroom
35.6 "
37.4 "
34.8 "
35.8 "
Rear Headroom
38.1 "
37.1 "
38.5 "
37.6 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
47.3 "
Not available
53.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 "
55.0 "
55.4 "
54.4 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
53.7 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
55.1 cu.ft.
12.4 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
17.4 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
24.9 cu.ft.
12.4 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
53.7 cu.ft.
Not available
55.1 cu.ft.
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
53.7 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
55.1 cu.ft.
12.4 cu.ft.
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