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Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Nissan Cube Review

How the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 stacks up against the Nissan Cube - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
Price Range: $22,740 - $24,455
2009 Nissan Cube
Price Range: $13,990 - $19,370
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Nissan Cube Review

Utility
The Nissan Cube and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Cube down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 for a fill-up about as often as the Cube.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Cube to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Nissan Cube will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda. The Mazda pales in comparison to the Nissan Cube as far as gas mileage. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is substantially costlier than the Nissan Cube when it comes to MSRP. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Cube.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Nissan Cube and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has a larger engine than the Nissan Cube. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Cube.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Cube's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Nissan Cube is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Warranty
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Nissan have the same basic after-sale protection.

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