Mazda MAZDA3 vs Ford Fusion
Overview | |
MSRP$21,000 | MSRP$22,215 |
Listings9508 | Listings6123 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. | |
Reviews SummaryWant a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight3448 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height58.1 in |
Length183.5 in | Length191.7 in |
Width70.7 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1008 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,000 | $22,215 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. | Want a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 3448 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.1 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 191.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1008 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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