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Curb Weight | 2780 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 94.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.8 inches | ||
Overall Length | 177.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 11.5 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.1 inches |
Fog Lights | Available | ||
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Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 23 mpg | ||
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Highway | 31 mpg | ||
Combined | 26 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 144 @ 6500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 132 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 118 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re shopping for an economical small car that can be nicely equipped for around $18,000, check out the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. Sharp styling and road-hugging handling are standard, as is a long list of uncommon options such as DVD navigation and Bose audio.
If you’re searching for maximum passenger space, the MAZDA3’s rear-seat legroom won’t impress. Though no wimp, the 2.3-liter engine can’t compete with the high-powered turbocharged engines from Subaru, Volkswagen and MINI.
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| Price | $2,800 | $3,000 | $2,800 | $2,650 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.0 | 2.8 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 23/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG | City 27/Hwy 36/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 144 @ 6500 RPM | 109 @ 6000 RPM | 150 @ 6200 RPM | 140 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |