This is an on-paper comparison of the most recent Mazdaspeed 3 that was on sale in the USA from 2007 to 2013, and the brand's modern performance hatch: the Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo.

Going the turbocharged route sees a decrease in fuel economy, with Mazda3 GT AWD Turbo getting a rating of 10.1 L/100 km in the city, 7.3 on the highway, and 8.8 L/100 km in combined driving.

Take this 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo with the $3,965 Premium Plus package we tested as an example. It tops the CX-30 range, starting at $38,175.