Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Pontiac G5 Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Pontiac G5 down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Pontiac G5 and the MAZDASPEED3 most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac G5 and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch compared to the Pontiac G5 regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda is tremendously more powerful than the Pontiac G5.

Utility
Neither the Pontiac G5 nor the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than with the Pontiac.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the MAZDASPEED3 offers a bit more head room than the Pontiac G5, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Pontiac G5.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more bulky than the Pontiac G5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than the Pontiac G5 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Pontiac compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Pontiac G5 to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Pontiac G5. The Pontiac G5 will save you money at the pump compared to the MAZDASPEED3. With respect to MSRP, the Pontiac G5 costs significantly less than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Pontiac G5. The Pontiac G5 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Warranty
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the G5 have the same basic warranty.