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Is the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport a good car?

Yes.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Checks for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 4 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $103 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.5 in, top 100%
Worth the moneyNot enough dataN/A
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom35.0 inMedian 36.5 in78No
Rear headroom37.0 inMedian 37.4 in79No
Cargo behind the last row13.0 cu ftMedian 14.5 cu ft72No

Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.

First car check, 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
PriceN/AMedian $46,95081No data
Horsepower191 hp159 hp to 365 hp83Yes
Length183.5 inMedian 192.9 in79Yes
Turning circle37.3 ftMedian 38.0 ft80Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 11.9 cents81Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $103.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 81 sedans
$103
Highway mpg
35 mpg, top 30% of 72

Is the MAZDA3 Sport a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Sport
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.5 in clearance, 56.9 in tall5.3 to 5.8 in clearance, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall53Yes
Front headroom37.6 inMedian 38.5 in77No
Turning circle37.3 ftMedian 38.0 ft80Yes

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 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
MAZDA3 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 5.5 in
Cohort
175 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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