The 2018 VW Golf vs. The Focus & Mazda3

OpenRoad Volkswagen pits the 2018 VW Golf against its main rivals, the 2018 Ford Focus and 2018 Mazda3 Sport in a battle for hatchback supremacy!

With their ability to swallow copious amounts of people and cargo for those long road trips while still having fun on our curvy back roads means cars like the Golf, Focus, and Mazda3 Sport are increasing in popularity. Add to that the fact that they’re also inexpensive to purchase, use a minimal amount of fuel, are graced with chic styling, and you have a winning combination on your hands!

But which one of these hatchbacks is the best? OpenRoad Volkswagen has pitted the perennial favourite – the VW Golf – against the latest metal from rivals Ford and Mazda. Lets see which hatch ends up on top!

	2018 Volkswagen Golf	2018 Ford Focus Hatch	2018 Mazda3 Sport
MSRP	$19,595	$17,668	$19,900
Engine Type	1.8L Turbocharged I-4	2.0L I-4	2.0L I-4
Power/Torque	170hp/184lb-ft	160hp/146lb-ft	155hp/150lb-ft
Fuel Economy (L/100km)	9.3 City / 6.9 Hwy	9.8 City / 7.0 Hwy	8.6 City / 6.5 Hwy
Rear-view camera	Standard	Standard	Standard
Standard Touchscreen	6.5-inch	4.2-inch	7.0-inch
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	Standard	Optional	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Optional	Not Available	Optional
Blind Spot Detection with Rear Traffic Alert	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Legroom	904mm	843mm	909mm
Total Cargo Space	1,500 litres	1,242 litres	1,334 litres

Summary

In the end, all three hatchbacks make a good case for themselves, but it’s the 2018 Volkswagen Golf that wins this head-to-head (to head). Its combination of a more powerful, yet still fuel efficient, engine, superior cargo space, and long list of standard equipment means it’s a better value than anything else on the road.

So if you want to take our winner for a test drive, then visit our New Vehicle Inventory and discover the quality and sophistication of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf for yourself!