Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit

Replying to: shirotori (Jun 08, 2007 6:03 pm)

Hatchbacks are definitely more versatile. However, most of the time you can't really load a hatch up to the max because then you won't be able to see out the back!

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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 26, 2007 12:34 pm)

real world fuel economy actually only shows a very slight advantage in the mazda, surprising considering the vw's extra cylinder and bigger displacement.
 
the rabbit is a quieter more comfortable riding car, but it still has some sporting pretensions and its balanced perfectly in that sense. It does feel more solid on the road as well, at least when i compared the two on the highway.
 
looking at the spec sheet on the comparo you posted shows that while the mazda did excel in these fields, it is proven that rabbit was quieter and has a bigger top speed and better top gear acceleration than the 3. So they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
 
your car does not have to have the best 1/4 mile or 0-60 time to make it win ' hands down' in your book.

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Replying to: eldaino (Jun 27, 2007 8:02 am)

your car does not have to have the best 1/4 mile or 0-60 time to make it win ' hands down' in your book.
 
First, it's not my car Second, I was replying about how he said the Rabbit was a better performer. Actually, he said it was "superior", especialy in acceleration. I pointed out that a comparo was done that showed the Mazda won in those categories.

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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 27, 2007 8:16 am)

First, it's not my car Second, I was replying about how he said the Rabbit was a better performer. Actually, he said it was "superior", especialy in acceleration. I pointed out that a comparo was done that showed the Mazda won in those categories.
 
 
 
come on avi how old are you? obviously you knew what i meant; when i said 'your' car, i mean 'ones' car, not that YOU have a mazda 3.
 
He wasn't going on and on about the superior performance in the rabbit; he said he noticed 'some superiority in acceleration' and in acceleration only. even this could mean the generous feeling of torque and not so much 'its quicker to 60!'.
 
The other ways he felt the rabbit exceled were with regards to the feel on the road, and the quiet cabin.

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Replying to: eldaino (Jun 27, 2007 8:24 am)

come on avi how old are you?
 
I'm a rebel teenager who has nothing better to do with my day then play on the internet!
 
I'm just havin' fun with you, eldaino!!

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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 27, 2007 8:34 am)

I'm a rebel teenager who has nothing better to do with my day then play on the internet!
  
I'm just havin' fun with you, eldaino!!
 
  i know i know, its so easy to get me started!
 
its cool bro.