2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Top Comparisons

Users ranked 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 against other cars which they drove/owned. Each ranking was based on 9 categories. Here is the summary of top rankings.

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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3Review
    Ange writes:
    Overall:

    Nice car clean on the inside good on gas

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    MattPottruff writes:
    Overall:

    Such an enjoyable car to drive an incredibly smooth manual transmission! Such a smooth ride and the features are awesome and everything you could need. It’s missing nothing I love my mazda and coming from VW’s such an amazing switch better then my passat and jetta forsure

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    Darryl writes:
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    Great car thats great on saving gas. I recommend for first time drivers

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    Katie writes:
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    The car was perfect in all aspects. It was an easy transaction.

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    J__D__M writes:
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    Everything good except the seats. Much better than Corolla.

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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Grand Touring Review
    RetUSAFColonel says:
    The 2012 Mazda gets great gas millage averaging around 41 mpg on the interstate but it rides terrible. This is not a good car for long trips.
    vs2002 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD
    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Grand Touring winning categories:
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    Front Seats Ranked 2002 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD better.
    "The Buick front seats are roomier and more comfortable."
    Cargo Capacity Ranked 2002 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD better.
    "The Buick has much more cargo space"
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
    mazellal says:
    Great car. Drove Touring and Grand Touring trims. Both have the SkyActive engine. Seemed slightly underpowered with less pick-up than the Chevy Cruzes that I drove. Still a fun car to drive and would have purchased if I could have worked out a deal.
    vs2011 Suzuki Kizashi
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    vs2013 Chevrolet Cruze
    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 winning categories:
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    • Family Car
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    • Would Buy
    Power Ranked 2011 Suzuki Kizashi better.
    "Suzuki has a more powerful engine for sure, but gets far lower gas mileage than Mazda3."
    Handling Ranked 2013 Chevrolet Cruze worse.
    "Cruze seems to have a little better pickup/power, but he Mazda3 handled a little better. Not much different to be honest."
    Handling Ranked 2011 Suzuki Kizashi worse.
    "Seemed to handle better."
    Cargo Capacity Ranked 2013 Chevrolet Cruze better.
    "Bigger trunk. Rear seats fold down if/when longer items need to be hauled."
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
    Demiranda23 says:
    a more sleek and sportier look. A fun and safe car for the family or for driving long distance.
    vs2012 Hyundai Sonata
    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 winning categories:
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    • Family Car
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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring HatchbackReview
    mazdaamanda writes:
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    Woohoo! — I love all the extras! It's completely loaded! Low miles, 2.5L Motor, great gas mileage. Handles great too! The blind spot detection is saving my skin too. I'm also loving the Bluetooth and Navigation. I really got a great deal on this car.

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: Sporty Styling!

    Cons: None

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    2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i TouringReview
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    Better Than Basic Honda/toyotas — i like great fuel economy and sporty look i just want more room in the back seats for my growing family. other thank that you cant beat this car style with fuel economy and handling. you wont find other cars like this for price.

    Primary Use: Family transportation

    Pros: great car good gas mileage

    Cons: need more room in back seats

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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    2019 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

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    2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

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    I think it is a very nice vehicle very clean Read More

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    Great car, very responsive handling and exactly what we wanted. Read More

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    2017 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

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    Smooth good valve and had a older model in the pass. Read More

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