Vehicle2026 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
2026YearMazdaMakeMazda3 4-Door 4WDModel
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Fuel comparison
2026 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD vs 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Compare estimated yearly fuel costs for two compact vehicles using Canadian fuel consumption ratings.
Lower yearly estimate2026 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
Estimated annual difference$245
Vehicle classCompact
Driving assumptions
City / highway50% / 50%
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Vehicle2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2026YearVolkswagenMakeGolf GTIModel
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Annual cost comparison
Ranked by estimated fuel cost using your scenario.
Largest yearly gap$245
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2026 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door 4WD
8.0 combined L/100 km1590.0 L/year
$2,783Lowest fuel cost
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2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
8.6 combined L/100 km1730.0 L/year
$3,028$245 more/year
Based on 20,000 km/year at $1.75 per litre.
Long-term fuel spend
Assumes the same kilometres, city/highway split, efficiency, and fuel price each year.