Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Volkswagen Rabbit and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Rabbit's engine isn't much bigger than the MAZDASPEED3's. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop compared to the Volkswagen Rabbit in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Volkswagen Rabbit and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 for a fill-up almost as often as the Rabbit.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Volkswagen Rabbit offers a bit more head room than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Volkswagen Rabbit.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more bulky than the Volkswagen Rabbit. The Volkswagen Rabbit's tank is about the same size as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's, though the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's is a tad larger. The Volkswagen Rabbit and the MAZDASPEED3 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 roughly the same to get the Volkswagen Rabbit to the dealership as the MAZDASPEED3. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Rabbit and the Rabbit perform roughly similarly as far as fuel economy. The Volkswagen Rabbit is considerably less pricey than the Mazda when it comes to MSRP.

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