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[jeeva86]

The interior space of the civic and mazda3 is pretty much the same. Sitting inside them is so tight. I donno maybe I'm biased cuz I got an Accord. But it terms of Safety, I believe the Accord is the best. Of course comes the huge price tag with it as well. I don't know about Camry since they had their recent tranny problems. Comparing civic/mazda with an Accord, the latter is much more smooth, so no bumpy feeling for the newborn

[IMHIP2]

My research last year on these vehicles showed the interior rear seat room was almost equeal in all of these vehicles plus the Altima

We where looking for a 2nd car that could fit driver plus 4 kids if necessary.

We ended up with a 2007 Mazda 3 GT Sport. Great car. Just what my wife wanted. Sporty and not too big like the Accord, Altima and Camry.

If your concern is size wise for cargo capacity then I think the Mazda 3 was smallest of those you mention. The cargo capacity is smaller than our previous 2000 Civic and definitly smaller than the Camry, Accord and Altima.

If you are interested in the Mazda 3 and are around the GTA contact Jeff-TheBiz in his thread for the best deal.

[thephenom]

I find the Civic interior roomier than the 3, but that could be just me.

I would go with the Accord personally, the Camry felt very dull in my test drive. As much as the accord list price is higher, they do have good finance rate as well as cash rebate if it's a cash purchase.

[bkim3]

In terms of interior size,

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byEPAclass.htm

Civic
Passenger Volume 91 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 12 ft3 (4D)

Mazda3
Passenger Volume 94 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 11 ft3 (4D)

Camry
Passenger Volume 101 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4D)

Accord
Passenger Volume 106 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 14 ft3 (4D)

With only one kid, you can enjoy any car. But in the long run, if you want to have second or more kids, it's safe to say either Accord or Camry would be more convinient.

[ShadowVlican]

in short, i say camry

accord is overpriced

civic and mazda3 are in a different class

[rfdrfd]

If you want more room after you put in a babyseat in the back, then cross: Civic, Mazda3, Corolla, etc. off your list.

Esp. if you want two adults to sit in the back with the babyseat, you need an Accord or Camry or Mazda6.

Accord: more sporty feel, engine revs up more, more peppy, fun, more bumpy like

Camry: more stable, smooth, comfortable ride, not as peppy


Mazda6: sorry haven't been in one for ages, so better not comment on it


So if you like stable, smooth, go for Camry. If you like sporty feel, feel the road more, race someone sometimes (or that feeling), go for the Accord.

[cwb27]

Mazda 3s (and civics) are compact cars, Camrys and Accords are mid size.

[SkylineR34X]

It depends on your need. There's no right or wrong answers.

Mazda3 is a fairly driver oriented car. It's got very good handling with limited body roll on fast turn. Engine is quite peppy, and if you like manumatic transmission it's more of a driver oriented car than the other 2.

Camry is a passenger oriented car. It's not really a fun to drive car. But in return you get a most quiet cabin (among the 3 and pretty sure among all competition), smoothest ride. But in tradeoff, the car has massive body roll when turning fast as it is not designed as a driver's car.

Accord is a compromise between the two. More driver oriented than the Camry but less so than the Mazda3. It is also the most pricey of all.

At the end it's your call.

[Jon Lai]

Mazda 3s (and civics) are compact cars, Camrys and Accords are mid size.

AFAIK the new Accords are now considered "full size", on par with Toyota's Avalon.

[hightech]

I may be biased as I own a 2002 Camry V6, but I would get the Camry. According to Consumer Reports, these are the reliability rankings:

4 CYL:

Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Mazda 6

6 CYL:
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry
Mazda 6

Go with the Camry if you want a very quiet car. If you want a drivers car (more road feel and noisier interior), get the Accord. The Mazda's.. well they just don't have the same reliability. There is a reason why the best cars have the least number of incentives: The customers will buy it regardless. My previous car was a Ford Taurus with 0% financing for 5 years. It was the biggest piece of crap I ever bought and was happy to get my V6 Camry regardless of finance initiatives.

[VivienM]

Mazda3 is an econobox... If you're looking at Mazda, why not the 6?

And why are there no domestic cars on your list?!?

[SkylineR34X]

Mazda3 is an econobox... If you're looking at Mazda, why not the 6?

And why are there no domestic cars on your list?!?

Let me help you... why not consider the GM W body... They are better than Toyota in quality, handles better than a BMW, more luxurious and comfortable than a Rolls Royce. O yea, best of all, IF things break down, parts are cheaper than a Hyundai. JK...

But yea... 6 are generally not as reliable (if you want proof, find it yourself, but I have facts to back myself up)
And GM W's are good cars, but generally, if OP decides to purchase, the depreciation will kill after a couple of years.

[urban1]

I think you need to do a couple of things before making a decision:

-Do you have a budget? Whats your limit on purchase price or monthly payment? Theres also a lot of factors to consider such as gas, insurance, maintenance, reliability, etc. But purchase price / monthly payment alone may eliminate some vehicles as they may be out of your price range.

-Go out and test drive some vehicles. You might get in a Mazda3 and instantly eliminate because its too small or not powerful enough. Or you might eliminate the Camry/Accord because theyre more car than you need.

-Consider what else you will use the vehicle for. Do you need a lot of cargo room? Would a crossover or small SUV be better for you? Theres a lot of other vehicles on the market other than what you listed. Check out some other vehicles when your at the Honda, Mazda and Toyota dealerships. Something might jump out at you that you wouldnt have considered before. Also, check out some other manufacturers such as Subaru, Nissan, and even Hyundai. Something like an AWD Subaru might be up your alley.

-Check out safety crash ratings for any of the cars you are considering. That might eliminate some cars for you.

-Take into consideration the type of driving your going to do. Are you going to be in the city in bumper to bumper traffic or are you in a rural area on lightly used roads? This can impact your decision as well.

Hi!

I am expecting a new first baby next month and I am considering buying a new family car. I am considering buying a car from below brands : Camry, Accord, Mazda3, Civic.

Which car would you like to recommend? Do you guys think Mazda 3 is good enough for family car? The mazda is currently giving pretty good financing rate unlike 2009 Toyota Camry.

What about Camry or Accord? Camry seems a lot chaper than Accord. Which car is do you think better for a famaily car?

As for Civic, the insurance rate is very high compared with other cars. And I think the interior space is very limited.

Please give me some information..

[VivienM]

Let me help you... why not consider the GM W body... They are better than Toyota in quality, handles better than a BMW, more luxurious and comfortable than a Rolls Royce. O yea, best of all, IF things break down, parts are cheaper than a Hyundai. JK...

Hey, you said it, not me.

(But hey, it seems that GM W bodies now get mentioned in almost every thread without me mentioning them. I call this progress.)

And GM W's are good cars, but generally, if OP decides to purchase, the depreciation will kill after a couple of years.

This is good for the OP if the OP is buying used... and if buying new... well, it really depends on what you actually paid. I'm sure they're offering the usual lots of incentives...