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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 | $4,621 | $3,892 | $4,175 | $4,374 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6500 RPM | 118 @ 6000 RPM | 118 @ 6000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |