2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Mazda MAZDA3
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MSRP$40,750 | MSRP$20,650 |
Listings56 | Listings88 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryDoes BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryMazdas are fun. All of them. Even the SUVs. But until recently, they weren’t particularly fast. The joy in driving a Mazda derived from the expertly tuned ride and handling qualities that made piloting the automaker’s products a sheer delight. And then Mazda started turbocharging cars and SUVs equipped with its 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine. Now, the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo arrives, one of the last members of Mazda’s fleet to add forced induction for boosted power and performance. The result, as you might guess, is absolutely delightful. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight3100 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.9 in |
Length185.7 in | Length183.5 in |
Width81.4 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload923 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,750 | $20,650 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | Mazdas are fun. All of them. Even the SUVs. But until recently, they weren’t particularly fast. The joy in driving a Mazda derived from the expertly tuned ride and handling qualities that made piloting the automaker’s products a sheer delight. And then Mazda started turbocharging cars and SUVs equipped with its 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine. Now, the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo arrives, one of the last members of Mazda’s fleet to add forced induction for boosted power and performance. The result, as you might guess, is absolutely delightful. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3589 lbs | 3100 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 923 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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