2023 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2023 Mazda 3
The 2023 Mazda 3 is a stylish and sleek sedan with a fine interior, all-wheel drive and the option of a manual transmission. But what happens when it faces off against the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, a car lauded for its classy exterior, quiet interior and easy to use infotainment?
Design & Style
The Hyundai Sonata is a family sedan that can seat up to 5. The exterior is sleek and aerodynamic, while the cabin is covered in sophisticated materials such as leather seats, dark accents and shapely metal. Its newest features for this year include Night Edition, 19 inch wheels, and the option of a hybrid or gasoline powered version.
The Mazda 3 can be purchased as a hatchback or sedan, and also seats 5. Its newest features for this year are S Carbon Edition, a more powerful engine, satellite radio, red colored leather and eighteen inch wheels. The sedan features finely crafted curvature with a forward canted style grille. The seats provide excellent back support and this will remain the case even when driving for hours. Those that purchase the hatchback variant will get more cargo space, twenty cubic feet to be exact.
Technology & Safety
The Mazda 3 offers exceptional safety to its occupants. This is evident by the fact that it captured a Top Safety Pick award as well as a five star NHTSA review, and is equipped with numerous features such as parking sensors, adapted cruise control, automated emergency brakes, blind area monitoring, and airbags. Comforts inside its cabin include a camera with surround view, keyless start, eight speaker audio system, rotary controller and 9 inch infotainment display.
The Hyundai Sonata matches the Mazda in safety, as it too has earned a perfect five star NHTSA rating and Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. And it’s equipped with all the same features, including activated lane control, automated emergency brakes, blind area monitoring, airbags and adapted cruise control. Its cabin luxuries include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, satellite radio, climate control, keyless start, and an audio system from Bose.
Performance
The Hyundai Sonata is powered by an inline 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 192 horsepower which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in 7 seconds. The Mazda 3 is powered by an inline 4 that is 2 liter and capable of generating 155 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 7 seconds.
The Bottom Line
Both cars seat five passengers and have earned the same safety accolades. And though the Hyundai has a horsepower advantage, the 0 to 60 acceleration times between the two vehicles is identical. However, the Hyundai has slightly better fuel economy and more cargo space, and this combined with the Mazda 3’s confusing infotainment and obstructed rear visibility in the hatchback makes the Hyundai Sonata the winner.
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