2019 Mazda 3 vs. 2019 VW Golf: Do You Prefer Practicality or Style in Your Compact Hatch?

A manual-transmission matchup of affordable hatchbacks.

Ask any of us, as students of the new-car market, for advice at the low end of the price spectrum, and odds are that we’re going to steer you toward a small hatchback. Why? Their size makes for good fuel economy and ease of parking, while their hatchback body style yields more cargo capacity than that of a similarly sized sedan. And for anyone with even the slightest penchant toward driving engagement, we’re going to suggest a manual transmission.

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