Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Review

Cost
The Mazda MAZDA3 will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3. With respect to fuel economy, the Mazda MAZDA3 has the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 beat. The Mazda MAZDA3 is substantially less costly than the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 in terms of MSRP. In terms of purchase price, the Mazda MAZDA3 costs substantially less than the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3.

Utility
Neither the Mazda MAZDA3 nor the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You will very likely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 than with the Mazda MAZDA3. You'll definitely have to take the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 for a fill-up more often than the Mazda MAZDA3 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Dimensions
The MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 is a little more ponderous than the Mazda MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 and the Mazda MAZDA3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda MAZDA3 down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.

Handling
The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 and the MAZDA3 have approximately similar tires. With their comparable turning radiuses, the Mazda MAZDA3 and the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque equals pickup, and the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 will have picked up and gone by the time the MAZDA3 finally gets moving. The MAZDA3 could learn a lesson or two from the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 in terms of torque.

Overview
The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 and the Mazda MAZDA3 have the same basic after-sale protection.