Mazda vs. Porsche

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mazda and Porsche contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mazda and Porsche cars.

When comparing the Mazda brand to the Porsche brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Mazda versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mazda versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Porsche.

Mazda versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Mazda versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mazda versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.