Volkswagen Cabriolet vs Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$14,070 | MSRP$24,170 |
Average price | Average price$15,942 |
Listings5 | Listings9441 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Cabriolet is often maligned as a “cheerleader’s car.” Cheerleaders must know a lot more about cars than the general public because these lightweight little convertibles are about the most fun you can have in the moderately-priced subcompact-car segment. VW had a reputation for building solid cabriolets from the time of the Beetle, and this car was a good extension of that history. Nimble, well-built, open-air cruising isn’t something 1987 was known for until this car came along. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainFWD |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2260 lbs | Curb Weight3124 lbs |
Height55.0 in | Height56.9 in |
Length151.0 in | Length183.5 in |
Width64.0 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase94.4 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload955 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $14,070 | $24,170 |
Average price | $15,942 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Volkswagen Cabriolet is often maligned as a “cheerleader’s car.” Cheerleaders must know a lot more about cars than the general public because these lightweight little convertibles are about the most fun you can have in the moderately-priced subcompact-car segment. VW had a reputation for building solid cabriolets from the time of the Beetle, and this car was a good extension of that history. Nimble, well-built, open-air cruising isn’t something 1987 was known for until this car came along. | Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2260 lbs | 3124 lbs |
Height | 55.0 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 151.0 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 64.0 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 94.4 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 955 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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