Is the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport a good car?
Yes.
3 of 5checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.0 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- Off-road: 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Not enough data: worth the money, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.5 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.0 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | Median $38,950 | 83 | No data |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 183.5 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 44% of 79
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 56.9 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- MAZDA3 Premium Plus AWD, 5.5 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the MAZDA3 Sport worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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