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Curb Weight | 3153 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 95.3 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 | 176.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.5 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.9 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4114 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 263 @ 5500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 280 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 155 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 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 | $4,900 | $4,375 | $4,550 | $4,550 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG | City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | City 129/Hwy 102/Comb 115 MPGe | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Electric | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 263 @ 5500 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 101 @ 6500 RPM | 107 HP | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4L | AC Electric Motor | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |