Compare New 2018 Mazda3 vs 2018 Honda Fit Models
When you're searching for a small car that's affordable, efficient, good to drive and great to look at, the superior choice is Mazda3. No other compact car is crafted by the KODO: Soul of Motion design philosophy that informs the striking design of all Mazda vehicles. The result? Stunning visuals, dynamic driving and award-winning safety. To prove just how special the 2018 Mazda3 is, we compared it against one of our best-selling competitors, the 2018 Honda Fit. Read on to see how the 2018 Mazda3 fares against the 2018 Honda Fit in each of these important categories.
2018 Mazda3 VS 2018 Honda Fit — Interior Features Compared
There's a level of premium finish that the even the base 2018 Mazda3 enjoys that the 2018 Honda Fit simply does not. The Honda Fit, for example, comes standard with just 4 speakers in the sound system, no floor mats and ordinary turn-key start. By comparison, every 2018 Mazda3 comes standard with push-button start and a 6-speaker audio system. Oh, and floor mats are included.
2018 Mazda3 VS 2018 Honda Fit — Technology and Infotainment Compared
The base 2018 Honda Fit comes standard with just a button-operated 5” LCD display for audio and phone control. By contrast, every 2018 Mazda3 gets a standard 7” infotainment touch screen powered by Mazda CONNECT™. You even get more USB ports in the Mazda3 compared to the Honda Fit, so you and your crew can keep all your devices charged and connected.
2018 Mazda3 VS 2018 Honda Fit — Performance Compared
The 2018 Mazda3 not only gives you superior acceleration and power compared to the 2018 Honda Fit, it even provides superior fuel economy and more responsive handling. When it comes to your experience behind the wheel, the Mazda3 is superior in almost every way! But you don't have to take our word for it: Car and Driver magazine wrote in 2018, “the Fit's soft suspension leaves it dynamically unexceptional.” Meanwhile, they also wrote about the 2018 Mazda3, saying, “‘Playful' and ‘responsive' define the Mazda3, with a notable lightness to its controls and movements on the road … The Mazda3 is as fun to pedal quickly as some sports sedans, and its steering is excellent in its road feel, on-center precision, and general tactility in response to cornering loads.”
2018 Mazda3 VS 2018 Honda Fit — Safety Compared
Both these cars are built strong to help keep you safe in an accident, but even when it comes to safety, the 2018 Mazda3 has an edge over the Honda Fit. While both vehicles received 5-star overall safety ratings in government crash tests, only the Mazda3 received the 2018 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2018 Mazda3 VS 2018 Honda Fit — Driver Assistance Features Compared
Standard Smart City Brake Support means every 2018 Mazda3 comes with pre-collision braking — a feature you won't find on any 2018 Honda Fit. The Fit provides available forward collision warning, but no autonomous braking feature. Finally, Hill Launch Assist is also standard on the Mazda3, to help you safely embark when your car is parked on a steep slope. That's yet another feature not available on the 2018 Honda Fit.
Why A Brand New Mazda Makes You Feel Alive™ at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA
In 2010, Mazda introduced the SKYACTIV® line of engine, chassis and transmission technologies designed to deliver an efficient, comfortable ride and a dynamic, thrilling drive from behind the wheel. The goal? To create the most fuel-efficient fleet of vehicles in America by 2016. And Mazda succeeded. Along the way, SKYACTIV engines have gotten stronger and more powerful, as we've improved the turbocharger design to eliminate turbo lag. SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control provides superior handling response and helps you stay on the ideal line through the corners. All these technologies make a Mazda more enjoyable to drive day in and day out than any other vehicle in its class. Let us prove it to you during a test drive! Visit Baglier Mazda for your test drive at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001. Our warm and friendly staff will help you get a great deal on a great new vehicle from Mazda!