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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Mazda, Honda, and Toyota have been duking it out in the compact sedan segment for decades, so we're going in depth to see which Japanese manufacturer brings the best bang for your buck!
Would you rather have the reliable and efficient Toyota Corolla or the sporty and premium Mazda3?
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@Digby Dooright lololllololl
Mazda is so underrated
It make me happy,because i will receive my new mazda 3 in about 7-8 days.....from today....
Both great cars ,I’d have the Mazda or 3 any day before the Civic .
Meant Corolla or 3
I had the 2019 Si and it was a fantastic car.
Honda suck they sound horrible
I just bought a 2020 Mazda3 GT Hatchback AWD, in Polymetal Grey with the red leather interior. This is a beautiful, smooth and quiet car with an amazing interior. I traded in my 2015 Mazda3 hatchback for this one. I can't believe how refined this vehicle is. The Bose sound system blows away the one in my previous car. If you're thinking of buying this car, do it, you'll love driving it!
Nice!
What was your experience with the 2015 Mazda??
I’ve narrowed down my choice to the Mazda3 HB AWD 2021. Is the blind spot a problem when switching lanes? I know you have automatic vehicle detection but what will it be like to change lanes if/when the system fails and you have to rely on rear view mirrors?
Awesome Life the blind spot issue is more when backing the car but yes it will impede vision when changing lanes too
If the Corolla Hatchback got the 2.5l engine from the Camry that would be really fun
I have a 2019 Mazda 3 in soul red metallic... So fun to drive. So beautiful. Gets noticed everywhere I go...
Thank you! I already own a 2006 Mazda MX-5 and LOVE it. This video helped me to decide on a Mazda 3 as my main vehicle.
That Mazda is almost perfect. I am just waiting for them to include a manual option in the sedan with AWD and I will be at the dealer with my checkbook yesterday.
Turbo, awd, and manual would be a dream. We already are getting awd and turbo, so let’s hope we can get a manual too in 2022.
too bad you would never because you would complain about somehting else
All good cars when new, but I wonder which will prove most reliable over 5 & 10 years and at what repair costs. I lean toward the Mazda as being more desirable when new, but Toyotas long term reliability record is pretty strong. And both still come with 3 pedals as an option, so that's a win either way.
Agreed, if you are going to get the higher end kit for the car you want it to last at least 15 years.
That’s what I want to know. I’m leaning towards Mazda but not too confident about the long term reliability just yet.
mazda is ranked second in reliability behind lexus and ahead of toyota
Mazda is also ranked very high in terms of reliability, not much behind Toyota. So it shouldn’t be much of a difference and strongly dependent on a case for case basis.
Toyotas are not that reliable... it's just that boring people drive them. And they attract the kind of people whontake care of cars...
If people drove/treated corollas how people drive BMW's I assure you they wouldn't last as long.
hi from the UK ive ordered my mazda 3 in soul red crystal i recieve it in october cant wait...
There's no question that the Mazda3 is the "sportier" contender here. And if that's a consumer's single greatest priority the Mazda is a clear choice. But Toyota knows its market and that's why it's the largest independent manufacturer on the planet and Mazda is the smallest. A difference between 30 and 34 mpgs may not be significant for some but saving $200 or more per year has an impact on many people's budgets. The relatively cramped back seat of the Mazda3 may be irrelevant to those who never use it but to those who regularly transport 3 or 4 passengers that's important, too.
The Mazda3 is a fine automobile and of the two it's certainly the one I'd choose if I were in the market. But those who hope for a return to "zoom zoom" design are almost certain to be disappointed. Mazda is firmly committed to a strategy that emphasizes affordable near luxury vehicles and they're unlikely to confuse that message. As for Toyota, they avoid selling ANY vehicle that doesn't turn a profit on its own. So the largely cosmetic "sportiness" or the Corolla XSE is all they're likely to offer.
Finally someone who actually gets it.
@2WIREG Spoken like a salesman trying to pry every last penny out of a consumer. Not like more than half of American families who cannot afford an unexpected $400 expense without going to a predatory payday lender.
This is pretty spot on. I mean I liked the video in general, I think its well made and informative, but I got the impression it somewhat misses the point about who these cars are made for. This is also probably true for like 99% of the car reviewers nowadays. Like "Oh no new Corolla doesn't have turbo! It sucks!".
The typical person buying a Corolla does not drive their Corolla on a race track. Typically they drive it on a normal city pavement, often with a bunch of pot holes. It'd be really great to know how they compare in day-to-day driving, how's the road/wind noise like. Like how many times do I in my daily driving get to drive fast enough to experience understeer in a curve? Maybe once in few months when there's not a lot of traffic (or now during a pandemic). On the other hand, if I am buying a car either with cash or financing, I'd buy it from a brand that has a fairly good history of producing reliable, long lasting cars. Even if it has somewhat less hp and produces less torque. There are other (minor?) things to consider that can all add up... such as Toyotas come bundled with a 2 year Toyota care maintenance plan, whereas I believe Mazdas do not.
For what its worth when it comes to "sportiness", Corolla can be bought with a manual transmission at a lower trim, while I think Mazda 3 only in the premium trim.
Corolla, and Civic for that matter, have such huge market so each time something breaks, especially if its a common thing, you can just google it and often there's even a TH-cam guide with a simple fix for minor things. So it also takes little gooling to find about new Civics issue with oil dilution, potential higher long terms expenses due to having a turbocharger etc.
On top of that, Mazda 3 Sedans where I am buying (Cali) are all made (assembled) in Mexico (Corolla sedans are from the US), hatchbacks are Japan but those have an unfortunate thing of having that gianormous blind spot. Are they equally well made as US/Japanese, worse, I don't know. But that uncertainty devalues the car in the similar way 0 maitenance records devalue a used car. You don't really know how it will fare long term.
The Mazda reviewed here was the AWD option, while the Toyota was FWD. It would've been better to compare FWD options for both (my opinion anyway) as the FWD Mazda3 in Auto or Manual both get better gas mileage than the AWD. The Toyota is still better, but the difference is smaller.
Though I don't fully agree with everything you said I appreciate the well thought out comment👍
Good series man, I like the overall format. Agreed with the verdict! Now Mazda, give us 2.5T in this 3!!!!
Pete yes please! We want 350hp!
Looks like Mazda listened! Turbo in 2021 Mazda 3
@@serbzero Late 2020, Expect it soon!
I love my Corolla, but he does not lie about the issues with annoying interior noise. I have a noise in my driver side that drives me crazy when the bass kicks in my music at a low level volume.
Overall, both are great value fun cars 👍🏻
Thank you for the review. This is what I needed to know before buying a Mazda. I used to have a Toyota Corolla and I am ready for a change.
I can tell you 10 years down the road the corolla will be going 💪.
If you're not going hybrid it's not even worth considering Toyota. For the same price Mazda offers a much more premium feel, a bit more power & just a more fun car to drive. If you factor in hybrid systems, Toyota really manage to close the gap with vastly improved fuel economy, but you're not getting a "sporty" car.
I can’t wait to get my Mazda 3 hatchback this summer
Agree, before buying the G122 hatch(2019-Europe) i tested several other compact competitors, among them the new Corolla, but sound insulation and materials are far far better in the zoom zoom car 👍. After 14000 km and almoust one year i love the Mazda, its just a great car ❤.
Also in Europe, with which Corola engine did you compare it before buying ?
@@Raulz0r2 1.8 hybrid
Mazda just passed Toyota and luxus at consumer reports, first in reliability.
Nobody buys in economy based car for sport!! They buy them to save fuel!!!
Sportiest corolla is the Corolla Apex
3:26 The Mazda looks like an angry cat having sore eye, therefore the eyes are blinking
Can someone take me to a site where it's not a millennial that is doing the review. I can't relate to what he says. I'm so tired of listening to the sporty nature of a car before being just drivable. When someone understand that not everyone is after performance, the world will make sense again.
As an elder millennial (37) I'll point you towards "the Topher" TH-cam channel.
Not sure of his age but very straightforward "this is what I like / not" and shows how it drives under aggressive driving & regular driving (I believe he got the corolla up to 100mph just goofing around on a on ramp). But he emphasizes daily liveable stuff vs all performance. Plus this guy is driving an auto or CVT which is never sporty.
Good luck "boomer" 😜
I like “Alex on auto” and I never hear him spend more time on sporty vs anything else and he does legroom comparison
The Mazda is a much better car imo. Test drove a sentra, civic, corolla, and mazda 3 (all 2015-17) before picking the mazda. 40k miles later still no issues either. Mazda reliability is superb now after they parted with Ford.
Mazda is ranked highly under reliability. They're right under Toyota/Lexus. Toyota even owns a small part of Mazda.
Correct , toyota owns 20% of mazda , i expect bright future for both of them ! Imagine u get mazda looking car with toyota realiability omg ^^ dream
Corolla needs to ditch the stupid CVT and go with the Camry drivetrain in the Corolla 🤩
Let's face it, it's not a narrow victory for the Mazda. The Corolla is great, but the Mazda is on another level, interior, exterior and driving-wise. I bought this Mazda this year. Same trim, same colour. Executive.
Floyd Dellon the Mazda is a touch better in every way 👀👍
of course you would say that since you own a Mazda. I think the Corolla is better in every way.
Mazda is the driver’s car; also it was very easy to access the oil drain plug, coolant drain plug, or check transmission dipstick or change brakes by yourselves that I watched TH-cam and did diy myself without any mechanical background.
I would take it to the dealerships to do maintenance. Don't they deny warranties if there's no records of maintenance?
169 hp was phenomenal in the 1970s for an eight cylinder!!!
It's a Corolla, and not a race car.
I watched the full series. It was great!!
Heather thanks Heather! Glad you liked it!
Mazda 3!!!
It’s not all about performance please include other features
better to compare the NON AWD auto with the Corolla
Peter Jordan true. But I gotta make do with what I have available. I’m too small be making calls like that hahah
100 additional lbs in the Mazda cancels out it's HP/Torque advantage to Corolla?
yes it does, the 2.5 liter naturally aspirated Mazda engine is known for being a dog
@@braetonwilson4296 Well that sucks. I was considering the Mazda3.
@@thundergato84 the corolla transmission cancels back out any of that lol, CVTS suck
Mazda news ❤
I'll take the mazda
theres a huge cost differential. this is an unfair comparison.
Mazda is better quality
I can't wait till the 1989 miata comes out .
Maybe they could get the Mazda up to 350 or 400 hp! With a turbo or two!!
I love my 2015 Mazda 3
Mazda is the best
Agree for mazda
nice!
They had to add a turbo to that Mazda!!
So she can shake it shake it!! So she can zoom it zoom it!!
Well i dont really believe that these cars should go any faster, like a turbocharged 2 liter or more..no, they are meant to be an everyday drive cars, its impractical for them to be gas guzzlers.. the powers of these cars are just right.. if you need faster cars, you should get those bigger midsized or fullsized sedans..or maybe a sportscar..
Both doesn't have an l in it
Sorry, I prefer Corolla 🙄👌👏👏!!! Honda Civic second choice 😊👍👏👏!!
And thats why i drive mazda 3😂
Drop the zoom zoom crap.
Mazda 3 is very nice, but will it reach 300k miles?
Yes
Yep
I had a older Mazda 6 it was junk. Mazad might be better looking no way in hell that mazad will outlast the Corolla .
i have a mazda 3 and its been amazing, best car ive had
Older as in before 2013?
@@louisbarningham what year?
thats why mazda is rated ahead of toyota in reliabilty
@@smok3sho587 negative
Only some Mazda cars are actually made in Japan!!
Brought mine yesterday from japan 😍 i feel buying straight from japan its better
How do I know if it’s built in Japan ?
@@1a1o drivers seat there is a thing that says made in japan
Also, 186hp out of a 2.5l is a very good indicator of fucked emission laws
Not according to the emissions test on my new one.
The civic still be the best
sure
adds 200 lbs with the AWD not 100, you forgot to mention 40mph highway with the Corolla, how bout torsion beam on Mazda 3..not good
how about ugly interior on the corolla these arent sports cars who cars about rear suspension people say it drives better than the last gen
you really shouldn't be doing car reviews with the level of your knowledge