Head-to-Head Model Comparison: 2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 VW Golf at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA

When you're looking for a small, efficient car that's also practical and fun to drive, you have a variety of good options ? but some are simply better than others. In fact, we think the 2018 Mazda3 5-door is able to stand up to any other hatchback in its class! To prove it, we've put together this comparison between the Mazda3 and one of its best-loved competitors: the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. The 2018 Mazda3 5-door provides superior fuel economy, features and safety systems! Read on below to discover just how the Mazda3 outperforms the Volkswagen Golf. Then, we invite you to dest drive the 2018 Mazda3 at our dealership, located at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001.

2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 Volkswagen Golf: Interior Size and Comfort

Climb inside each of these cars and you'll ultimately find more passenger and cargo space in the roomier 2018 Mazda3. Its 96.4 cubic feet of passenger space and 20.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats provide more utility than you get from the 2018 VW Golf, which offers you just 93.5 cubic feet of passenger volume and 17.4 cubic feet of storage space. And for an extra layer of convenience and comfort, only the 2018 Mazda3 5-door is available with dual-zone automatic climate control.

2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 Volkswagen Golf: Technology

The infotainment screen that comes standard on the 2018 Mazda3 is larger than that of the base 2018 VW Golf. Better still, it's powered by MAZDA CONNECT™ which provides access to many of your favorite apps plus Bluetooth phone connectivity. Looking for a truly advanced technology feature which you won't find on the Volkswagen Golf? The Mazda3 is available with a Full-Color Active Driving Display, which projects your current speed and other critical information onto the windshield in front of you ? so your eyes never need to leave the road.

2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 Volkswagen Golf: Efficiency and Handling

To get from zero to 60 MPH, both these vehicles will take almost exactly seven-and-a-half seconds ? however, on the highway, the 2018 Mazda3 5-door will achieve up to 37 MPG for efficient, inexpensive driving. By contrast, the 2018 VW Golf maxes out its efficiency at 34 highway MPG. And while the Mazda3 is roomier, it still manages a tighter turning circle than even the agile little Golf. It's a breeze to maneuver and park, even in ultra-cramped quarters.

2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 Volkswagen Golf: Safety

While both these cars offer all the modern safety features you expect, the 2018 Mazda3 received superior crash test results. In government crash testing, the 2018 Mazda3 5-door earned a perfect 5-star rating in the frontal crash test; the 2018 VW Golf got a 4-star result. And only the 2018 Mazda3 earned the 2018 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, certifying the Mazda3 as one of the safest hatchbacks available today!

2018 Mazda3 5-door VS 2018 Volkswagen Golf: Driver Assistance

Today's new vehicles offer modern driver assistance systems to help you avoid an accident, even when traffic conditions change more quickly than you can react. However, automatic pre-collision braking is an additional upgrade on the 2018 VW Golf; Smart City Brake Support comes totally standard on each and every 2018 Mazda3.

Experience an Award-Winning New Mazda Today at Baglier Mazda

U.S. News & World Report named Mazda its best car brand for the past three years! So whether you're looking for a sporty sedan, a practical hatchback or a roomy crossover, a Mazda is always a great choice. This award-winning line of vehicles has something to offer every driver, including ultra-efficient SKYACTIV® engines and intuitive, responsive MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment. Our warm and friendly sales team take a different approach. You won't find a high-pressure, uncomfortable sales experience here, because Mazda vehicles are so beautiful, capable and reliable, they virtually sell themselves. Discover the perfect Mazda for you during a test drive at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA, your hometown Mazda dealership!