Mazda3 Sedan Comparisons

2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Hyundai Elantra N
 
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5T has more torque than Elantra N's turbocharged 2.0L:
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310 (with 87-octane fuel)/320 lb-ft of torque (with 93 -octane fuel) vs. 289
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system is not available on the Elantra N
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i-Activ AWD® standard; not available on the Elantra N
Human Centricity
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The Elantra has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use controls for the touchscreen
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Active Driving Display standard; not available on the Elantra N
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8-way power driver's seat with memory standard; not available on the Elantra N
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Leather seating surfaces standard; not available on the Elantra N
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Heated steering wheel standard; not available on the Elantra N
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Electronic parking brake standard; not available on the Elantra N
Convenience & Safety
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Traffic Jam Assist standard; not available on the Elantra N
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Traffic Sign Recognition standard; not available on the Elantra N
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control standard; not available on the Elantra N
2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Audi S3 Premium
Pricing
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MSRP starts at $47,000 for the S3 Premium vs. $35,450 for the Mazda3 2.6 Turbo Premium Plus sedan
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5T has more torque than the S3's turbocharged 2.0L:
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310 (with 87-octane fuel) / 320 lb-ft of torque (with 93-octane fuel) vs. 295
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system not available on the S3
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i-Activ AWD® available on most Mazda3 models; standard on the S3, but at a much higher starting price
Human Centricity
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Mazda Connectâ„¢ center display is placed high on the dash for easy viewing; the S3's standard touchscreen display is placed low, making it harder to read at-a-glance
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Active Driving Display standard; optional on the S3
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Driver's memory seat standard; optional on S3
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Mazda Navigation System is standard; navigation is optional on the S3
Convenience & Safety
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Lane Keep Assist standard on all Mazda3 models; optional on S3
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Traffic Sign Recognition standard; optional on the S3
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Driver Attention Alert standard on all Mazda3 models; not available on the S3
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360° View Monitor standard; not available on the S3
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go standard on all Mazda3 models; optional on the S3
2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition vs.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5 has more horsepower AND torque than the Jetta's 1.4L Turbo engine:
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191 hp vs. 158
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186 lb-ft of torque vs. 184
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system is not available on the Jetta
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i-Activ AWD® standard on 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Jetta
Design & Craftsmanship

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18" alloy wheels standard on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Jetta
Human Centricity
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The Jetta has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use touchscreen controls for the smaller 8.0-inch touchscreen
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Mazda3 steering wheel mounted paddle shifters standard: not available for the Jetta
Convenience and Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard; not available on the Jetta
2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Carbon Edition vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla XLE 
 
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5L engine has more horsepower AND torque than the Corolla's 2.0L DOHC I4 engine:
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191 hp vs. 169
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186 lb-ft of torque vs. 151
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The Corolla does not offer a more powerful engine
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Responsive and sporty Skyactiv®-Drive AT vs. unrefined and sluggish CVT
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system is not available on the Corolla
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i-Activ AWD® available; not available on Corolla non-hybrid models
Human Centricity
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The Corolla has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use the smaller 8.0-inch touchscreen controls
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Leather seating surfaces standard on 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Corolla
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Mazda3 has Driver's memory seat standard on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Corolla
Convenience and Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard; not available on the Corolla
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers standard; not available on the Corolla
2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Acura Integra A Spec with Technology 
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5T has more horsepower AND torque than Integra's turbocharged 1.5L:
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250 hp vs. 200 (with 93-octane fuel)
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320 lb-ft of torque vs. 192 (with 93-octane fuel)
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system is not available on the Integra
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i-Activ AWD® standard; not available on the Integra
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Responsive and sporty Skyactiv®-Drive AT vs. the Integra's unrefined and sluggish CVT
Human Centricity
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The Integra has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use the touchscreen controls
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Auto dimming driver's side mirror standard; not available on the Integra
Convenience and Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard; not available on the Integra
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Adaptive Front Lighting System standard; not available on the Integra
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360° View Monitor standard; not available on the Integra
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Smart Brake Support Rear standard; not available on the Integra