2020 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$21,500 | MSRP$22,270 |
Listings164 | Listings726 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2020 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryMazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. | |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight3126 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.9 in |
Length183.5 in | Length194.2 in |
Width70.7 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1008 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,500 | $22,270 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Mazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 3126 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1008 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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