Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Review

Utility
The Cobalt and the MAZDASPEED3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Cobalt down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously heavier than the Chevrolet. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than the Cobalt because of its bigger tank. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Chevrolet Cobalt compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The MAZDASPEED3's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Chevrolet Cobalt.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Chevrolet Cobalt to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The MAZDASPEED3 pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Cobalt with respect to gas mileage. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 uses a lot of gas compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet Cobalt costs considerably less than the MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt. The Chevrolet Cobalt will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Cobalt and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3's engine isn't much bigger than the Chevrolet Cobalt's. Torque equals pickup, and the MAZDASPEED3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Chevrolet finally gets moving. The Mazda packs quite a punch compared to the Cobalt as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet Cobalt, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Cobalt does.

Overview
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Cobalt have the same basic warranty.