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Curb Weight | 2930 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 | 17.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.9 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3931 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.1 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 156 @ 6500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 150 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.3L 156 HP | ||
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 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 | $4,025 | $3,750 | $3,500 | $3,950 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 1.8 | N/A | 3.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 34/Hwy 38/Comb 36 MPG | City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG | City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6500 RPM | 70 @ 5800 RPM | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 101 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.3L 156 HP | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |