In this first installment of Other People's Cars, I take a look at a 2015 Mazda3. Like the old MTV show 'Room Raiders', I take a look at what kind of intere The obvious difference between the Mazda3 and Mazda6 is size. Both models are four-door sedans, and the Mazda3 even has a 5-door option, but the Mazda3 is definitely the smaller of the two. Because of the size of the Mazda3, it has a smaller turning radius, great for maneuvering around tight spaces and into tighter parking spots. The 2015 Mazda 3 was highly popular, equipped with high-tech features at an incredibly affordable price. Not much is changing for 2016, and it really doesn’t need to. So far, it looks as though the entry level i SV trim that came with the 2015 Mazda 3 is getting dropped. Now, the base model is the i Sport. Check out the Mazda 3 here Sedan. Aesthetically they can't be beat. Officially they also get better MPG. The rear of the hatches have declined visually since the 1st generation Mazda 3. The tail lights of the 2nd generation became cheesier looking with it's all clear, cheap looking lens. Definitely the 6, I used to consider the 3 when the 6 had the outdated infotainment system, now it isn't the case in '16. The body on the 6 is more streamlined and I found it to be more comfortable and smooth to drive, the 3 felt more rocky when I test drove both. a6mzero • 8 yr. ago. Definitely the 6 when all things considered. Pricing for the Mazda3 sedan starts at $18,095, which is a decent amount less than the Civic sedan, which starts at $18,940. For the hatchbacks, however, the Civic has the more affordable cost of entry at $20,150 while the five-door Mazda starts at $20,395. The Civic coupe is priced between the sedan and the hatchback starting at $19,350. The 2.5 has paddle shifters (for the auto) where the 2.0 does not. The 2.5 has Sport Mode for the Auto (makes a huge difference, and I don't think the 2.0's have it. The 2.5 has larger brakes and larger wheels. The 2.5 has Dual Zone AC. The 2.5 has Heated front leather (-ish) seats. Day two starts at our test track, where the 155-hp MX-5 covers the 60-mph dash in 5.8 seconds, a half second quicker than the Subie and 0.3 second quicker than the previous 167-hp Miata (despite pEfmGf3.

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