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2021 Mazda
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| Invoice* | $19,751 to $31,169 | $23,011 to $28,765 |
| MPG - City | 23 - 28 | 24 |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Passat than the Mazda Mazda3, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mazda Mazda3 and the Volkswagen Passat in the front seats.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Passat you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Mazda Mazda3, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda Mazda3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Passat.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Mazda Mazda3 and the Volkswagen Passat have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda Mazda3 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Passat, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mazda Mazda3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Passat.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque, the Mazda Mazda3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Passat.
Handling
The Mazda Mazda3 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Passat, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda Mazda3 is somewhat more powerful than the Volkswagen Passat.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mazda Mazda3 and the Volkswagen Passat.
The Mazda Mazda3 has significantly less cargo room than the Volkswagen Passat, which may be a concern if you do a lot of warehouse shopping.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Mazda Mazda3 is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Passat.