2021 Subaru WRX vs. 2021 Mazda 3
The 2021 Subaru WRX continues to dominate the class of compact cars in its generation. Despite having no major differences from its 2020 version, it promises powerful engines and agile handling for its users.
The 2021 Mazda 3, meanwhile, guarantees sharp handling, and a powerful engine lineup too. Those upscale cabin materials add to its appeal as well. It now comes standard with a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine.
Design & Style
The 2021 Subaru WRX is gifted with 12 cubic feet of trunk space which is roomy enough to carry your weekend suitcases. Rear seats can be folded further to achieve the 60/40 split, and allow more items to be placed at the back. The sedan seats up to five people, and promises comfort with its sufficient amount of legroom and headroom from front to back. There is also a hip-hugging support provided for its users, so that bumpy rides would not be that tough. The cabin is sturdy enough, and has all the materials that you want for an interior.
In the case of the Mazda 3, the cargo space measures up to 13.2 cubic feet. Inside, it seats five people, two adults in front, and three kids or smaller adults at the back. There is not much of impressive space at the rear seats. The ride promises premium interior materials that are soft to the touch, making it look and feel modern, just like the WRX.
Technology & Safety
Using a 6.5-inch touch screen for its Starlink infotainment system, the 2021 Subaru WRX definitely impresses in terms of technologies. It has simple menus and a readable display for its screen. This one has audio and climate control knobs, all of which are easy to reach from the driver’s side. Apart from supporting smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it also has two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, automatic climate control, and remote keyless entry. With a base rearview camera, there is an option to add other safety features like rear cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, forward and reverse collision warning, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning, among others.
For the 2021 Mazda 3, it has a readable 8.8-inch touch screen with simple menus for its infotainment system. It is disappointing to note that while it has eight speakers, two USB ports, voice command, Bluetooth, and HD radio, it lacks Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard features. Safety equipment included in the base trim are the rearview camera, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Performance
The 2021 Subaru WRX starts with a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo engine that can generate a whopping 268 horsepower. The base engine for the Mazda 3 sedan can only reach up to 155 horsepower. Even the turbocharged version is not impressive as it can only aspirate up to 250 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Subaru WRX knows how to give what its followers ask in terms of design, technologies, and power. It is way better than the Mazda 3.
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