Driving. A huge part of the 2017 Mazda 3's appeal is how well it drives. With both the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engines, the 3 accelerates quickly and smoothly. Given the choice, we'd go with the ANCAP rates the Mazda3 a marginally safer car than the Golf, if only by virtue of having seat belt reminders for the front and rear outboard seats. The VW doesn't and is docked a point for it. However, its overall score of 35.92/37 is still up there with the Mazda's 36.4. The Golf has seven airbags, the Mazda3 six. Compare the 2017 Toyota Prius, 2016 Toyota Prius and 2015 Toyota Prius: car rankings, scores, prices, and specs. Model Year. A maximum of 3 cars can be compared at one time. Please remove a car to add a new one. Comparing 3 Cars. The Sport again is powered by a 155-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder and six-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission ($1,050 additional). The new Mazda 3 has cloth seats, a 7.0-inch The AWD Mazda3 Turbo is even thirstier, with an EPA-estimated 23 mpg city, 31 highway. Observed fuel economy on the highway actually exceeds this rating, returning up to 34 mpg with the cruise Gas Mileage 27 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy. Engine Regular Unleaded I-4, 2.5 L. EPA Class Compact Cars. Style Name Grand Touring Auto. Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive. Passenger Capacity 5. Passenger Doors 4 The Mazda3 does have some minimal wind noise. Both are good cars. I drove 2011 Civic till 2017, when I decided to get a new car, I test drove the 2018 mazda3 and loved the drive quality.Civic is good however Mazda was so much fun to drive. Bought the 2018 Mazda 3. MisterLicious • Manual Transmission Zealot. The Civic’s steering is quick; turn-in is downright abrupt. But the Mazda’s steering fosters a connection. The 3’s suspension accepts what the road throws at it and works with the road. The Civic, despite an identical 106.3-inch wheelbase, feels like the firmer, less tolerant car — and that’s on 16-inch wheels. em1G4.

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