HELP! Mazda3 or Vios?

[a4Tech]

2007 Mazda3 (facelift)

-1.6 li engine is really inadequate for its size
- no manual transmission
- not so thrifty fuel consumption
- driver airbag only
- donut spare tire

+ bigger body than Vios
+ better suspension than Vios
+ larger trunk space
+ nice handling car


2007 Vios (recently launched all new body, but same old engine and transmission)

+ thrifty fuel consumption by engines [1.5li (1NZ-FE) and 1.3li (2NZ-FE)]
+ suprisingly spacious (legroom) esp. for rear passengers.

-a bit overpriced (IMO) - [the 1.5G and 1.3E). The 1.3J has the most value.
-noisy cabin (loud engine revving noise evident)
-4 spd automatic transmission needs improvement
- steel rims spare tire for 1.5G and 1.3E. But this is better than the donut spare in the Mazda3.
-Very plasticky door panels.

For the V version its driverside + passenger side airbags.

If you are concerned much about the fuel efficiency ditch the Mazda 4 Door. Why don't you toss in the hatch version w/c is also V spec? I believe mas matipid sya kesa sa V model na 4 door.

Civic ayaw mo?