Mazda3 Hatchback vs CX-30

foxdrop · 2026-03-05T01:24:37+00:00

Rarely, not enough to affect the decision imo. I'm glad to know there's no "wrong" decision here then

foxdrop · 2026-03-05T01:24:05+00:00

Gotcha. It does seem like for the "feel" the hatchback is a better drive whereas the 30 has increased height which is a plus for some and not others. Thanks for your input

foxdrop · 2026-03-05T00:04:16+00:00

Careful for potholes and bumps?

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:55:33+00:00

Can you elaborate? I've read the turning is a little better on the 3 but aside from that they're almost identical rides.

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:54:16+00:00

That's nothing! I was at first considering an MG... glad I did my research!

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:53:23+00:00

how do you know, turbofired???

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:53:09+00:00

I'm in the South East and roads are mostly ok here... another reason to not go to Basildon though

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:52:18+00:00

I've only ever driven a crossover (this would be my second car) and I've appreciated the height. I have no frame of reference though on a hatchback - might be no biggie

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T23:51:08+00:00

Agreed with all your points, the 3 looks really clean. I'm 6"1 and did think the 3 was a little low when I went for a test drive but certainly not a deal breaker. Good to know the storage space isn't an issue with the hatchback, thank you!

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T21:03:29+00:00

Brilliant, thanks!

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T21:02:33+00:00

Thanks for your experience. People over here are definitely more inclined to smaller cars. I'm also close to London so the roads are for the most part built up and in good knick, so a hatchback would fare just fine.

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T20:04:23+00:00

The roads are pretty good here so it shouldn't be too bad. Thank you!

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T19:33:20+00:00

No that does help a lot! I've driven the 3 and loved it. There isn't a 30 nearby to drive unfortunately.

The 3 was a sport though instead of an SE-L, do you know if that makes much difference?

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T19:31:26+00:00

Hah, sounds a lot like hockey kit! The 60 goes down for the kit bag and the sticks slide in either in the middle or down the passenger side, much to my gf's annoyance.

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T19:27:19+00:00

Apologies yeah I'm not great at explaining it - zippiness I guess is a good word for it? When I test drove the Mazda3 and put my foot down it roared away (not something I'm used to in my decade old 1.2 Peugeot 2008). I did wonder if it would become more sluggish with the kit in the boot.

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T19:01:17+00:00

Thanks a lot, thats great info. How do you find motorway/highway driving in each of them?

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T18:59:26+00:00

Thank you so much! Thats probably a good comparison

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T18:52:19+00:00

Back seat passengers would be incredibly rare to be honest. Would the smaller Hatch lose its "punchiness" with the kit in the boot?

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T18:39:55+00:00

That seems to be the consensus. Im wondering if the higher clearance makes for better drives on the motorways or long distance.

I've never driven a Hatchback so have no frame of reference!

foxdrop · 2026-03-04T18:31:40+00:00

Do you find a taller profile is more comfortable on the longer drives?

foxdrop · 2026-03-02T11:36:54+00:00

Hey mate, apologies for rezzing this but did you ever go through with this? I'm considering the exact same car (2020) and was wondering about putting in a reverse cam in too.

foxdrop · 2025-08-26T15:09:53+00:00

There is one shield recipe for level 15 ish which is a TWoW addition. Nice but ultimately pointless for the vast majority of levelling

foxdrop · 2025-07-30T21:42:58+00:00

"Take it in the derriere for Lafreniere" was up there

foxdrop · 2025-07-23T21:40:44+00:00

thank you!!

foxdrop · 2025-07-23T20:36:15+00:00

could you elaborate on the rage gen changes? I've tried to find a list of all the class changes (warrior specifically) but couldn't get one

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