So i took my "new" protege 5 back to the dealer so they can take care of some my minor problems i have encountered and they gave me a 2005 mazda 3 2.3 loaner.
and i was impressed, but here is MY comparison.
MAZDA 3 Protege5
Exterior
9/10 10/10 Edge protege5's fender flares
Interior
9/10 9/10 cooler illumination in the 3, but the p5
has nice retro touches like the oh s***
bars and the retro door lock stem. TIE
Handling
10/10 9/10 the 3's handling was amazing while still
giving a smooth ride EDGE mazda3
Acceleration
10/10 9/10 considering these are 4 cyl. both still
fun to drive TIE
Braking
8/10 10/10 the P5 outbrakes the 3 IMO
Stereo
7/10 7/10 the 3 sounds better, but i couldn't get
passed the design. TIE
Seat
7/10 9/10 i really like how the p5 hugs me in place. EDGE P5
safety
10/10 8/10 3 wins cause of std. ABS and side airbag
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70 71 EDGE P5
i knew there was a reason why i bought a used p5 instead of a 3.
overall though i was HIGHLY impressed with the 3 and wouldn't hesitate buying one, if needed or in the future.
EDIT: I could have listed more, like how i liked the 3's headlight system more , or how i like the p5's foglights more etc...but inthe end the p5 always wins by 1.
and i was impressed, but here is MY comparison.
MAZDA 3 Protege5
Exterior
9/10 10/10 Edge protege5's fender flares
Interior
9/10 9/10 cooler illumination in the 3, but the p5
has nice retro touches like the oh s***
bars and the retro door lock stem. TIE
Handling
10/10 9/10 the 3's handling was amazing while still
giving a smooth ride EDGE mazda3
Acceleration
10/10 9/10 considering these are 4 cyl. both still
fun to drive TIE
Braking
8/10 10/10 the P5 outbrakes the 3 IMO
Stereo
7/10 7/10 the 3 sounds better, but i couldn't get
passed the design. TIE
Seat
7/10 9/10 i really like how the p5 hugs me in place. EDGE P5
safety
10/10 8/10 3 wins cause of std. ABS and side airbag
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70 71 EDGE P5
i knew there was a reason why i bought a used p5 instead of a 3.
overall though i was HIGHLY impressed with the 3 and wouldn't hesitate buying one, if needed or in the future.
EDIT: I could have listed more, like how i liked the 3's headlight system more , or how i like the p5's foglights more etc...but inthe end the p5 always wins by 1.
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