2022 Mazda 3 vs. 2022 Volkswagen Passat

The Volkswagen Passat is a stately automobile with a conservative exterior, roomy trunk and array of safety gear. How does it compare to the 2022 Mazda 3, a classy sedan coveted for its well fitted cabin, manual transmission and superb handling?

Design & Style

Those that purchase the Mazda 3 can get it as a hatchback or sedan. In both variants the cabin is lovely with substantial safety equipment. It can seat up to five and its latest features for the year include the S Carbon package, which comes complete with red colored leather, eighteen inch wheels, a Bose twelve speaker sound system and satellite radio.

The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan moderate in size that can also hold five people. Its engine is wedded to a frontal wheel drive and automatic six speed transmission. The interior is just as conservative as the exterior, with elegant furnishings and comfortable seats. Its latest feature for the year includes the Limited Edition which comes complete with a sunroof and leather upholstery. Buyers also get the option of the British Racing Green paint color, along with the R-Line trim if they want a sporty look.

Technology & Safety

Every Volkswagen Passat comes complete with adapted cruise control and emergency automated brakes. Furthermore, the engineers installed a proprietary mechanism which makes the vehicle hold its brakes should an impact be detected to stop the car from continuously moving into greater harm. Luxuries within its cabin include climate control, powered seats and premium audio.

The Mazda 3 is so well designed that both the IIHS and NHTSA gave it their highest award, which are the Top Safety Pick+ and five stars rating respectively. Just a few of its features include blind area monitoring, a camera with surround view, parking sensors for the front and back, adapted headlights and emergency automated brakes. Luxuries inside its cabin include a nine inch infotainment display, keyless start, audio system with eight speakers, climate control and rotary controller.

Performance

Those that purchase the Mazda 3 will get a turbo 4; 2.5 liter engine that can generate 227 horsepower which allows is to blast from zero to sixty in less than 6 seconds. The Volkswagen Passat is powered by a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 174 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in eight seconds.

The Bottom Line

Aside from the fact that the Mazda 3 leaves the Volkswagen in the dust when it comes to performance, the Passat has yet to earn the same safety credentials, and it is these factors which make the Mazda 3 the superior vehicle.

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