Good morning HJ. Would be very grateful for your valued opinion. I am nearly 70 and I am down-sizing from a 2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8 Auto (torque converter, sequential) and believe that I have narrowed my choice to Honda Jazz Auto (probably the 1.3) or a Mazda CX3 (as being just a bit more practical than a Mazda 2). I usually buy cars at about 1 year old, but could consider new if necessary. I tend to keep my cars for around 6-7 years.
Apart from the fundamental difference in their auto boxes and the better torque from the Mazda, is there any other aspects which I should consider between them. I do low mileage (approx. 3-4k per year) and most, but not all, of driving is local.

Should I be considering anything else? Priorities are reliability, practicality, good visibility / ease of parking, and an enjoyable drive.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Michael.