Hatchbacks are a great alternative for customers looking for SUV type space but with handling more in line with a sedan. Customers can now choose between off-road capable hatchbacks to sporty hatchbacks giving buyers more options when it comes to choosing a new vehicle. If you're looking for a hatchback with some extra kick check out this 2017 Mazda3 5-Door vs 2017 Volkswagen Golf comparison.
The Volkswagen Golf is known as the modern hatch in its family as there are five other family members in the Golf family. The Mazda3 is actually available as a sedan or hatchback model. The starting price for the two are similar and the Mazda3 5-door has four available trim levels Sport, Touring, Touring 2.5 and Grand Touring. The VW Golf is available in S and Wolfsburg models.
2017 Mazda3 5-Door | VS | 2017 Volkswagen Golf |
27/37 MPG | Fuel Economy | 25/36 MPG |
2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder or 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder | Engine(s) | 1.8-Liter Turbo |
20.2 Cubic Feet | Cargo Space | 22.8 Cubic Feet |
$19,095 | MSRP | $19,895 |