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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 2009 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 | $4,530 | $3,374 | $4,288 | $4,068 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 148 @ 6500 RPM | 108 @ 6400 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 260 @ 5300 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0L 148 HP | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |