2020 Kia Optima vs 2021 Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$23,390 | MSRP$20,650 |
Listings79 | Listings47 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Kia Optima Reviews Summary | |
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-liter 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 | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3100 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length183.5 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload923 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,390 | $20,650 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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-liter 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3100 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 923 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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