Mazda 3 S vs Mazda 3 I
The S and I are just two trim options that are available for the Mazda3. Given that the S is more expensive than the I, it is easy to conclude that the S has the more advanced features. For starters, the S has a bigger 2.5L engine producing 167hp while the I only has a 148hp 2.0L engine. The engine of the S is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission while the I has a 5-speed manual transmission. One advantage of the I’s smaller engine is the greater mileage that it is able to achieve. 25mpg city and 33mpg highway for the I and 22mpg city and 29mpg highway for the S.
Aside from the performance factor, there are also several features that the S has over the I. The first would be AFS. Standing for Adaptive Front Lighting System, this enables the lights of the Mazda3 S to swivel based on the road conditions and whether the car is turning or not, providing the driver with a better view of the road ahead and those precious milliseconds to react to any obstacle on the road. Another safety feature that comes as standard in the Mazda3 S but is an option for the Mazda3 I are side airbags. Side airbags add another layer of protection that should reduce the injury taken from side collisions.
There are also convenience and aesthetic features that come as standard in the Mazda3 S. Instead of the 16 inch steel wheels that you get on the Mazda3 I, the Mazda3 S has 17 inch aluminum rims. Aluminum is lighter than steel. The Mazda3 S also has features like rain sensing wipers that automatically activate the wipers once the windshield starts getting wet.
Lastly, the Mazda3 S comes with Advanced Keyless Entry. This feature makes it possible to unlock and operate the vehicle without removing the FOB from your pocket. It would also lock the vehicle automatically once the key, and its bearer, moves a certain distance away from the vehicle.
Summary:
1.The Mazda3 S has a bigger engine than the Mazda 3 I
2.The Mazda3 S has a 6-speed transmission while the Mazda3 I has a 5-speed transmission
3.The Mazda3 I gets better mileage than the Mazda3 S
4.The Mazda3 S has AFS while the Mazda3 I doesn’t
5.Side airbags are standard with the S but not with the I
6.The Mazda3 S has 17 inch rims while the Mazda3 I has steel rims
7.The Mazda3 S has rain sensing wipers while the Mazda3 I doesn’t
8.The Mazda3 S is equipped with Advanced Keyless Entry while the Mazda3 I isn’t