Mechanical

• Shiftable Automatic
• 4 Cylinder

Vehicle

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.8 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

N/A

Powertrain

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

6

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

Clutch Size

N/A in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

5

Passenger Volume

96.3 ft³

Front Head Room

38.6 in

Front Leg Room

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.2 in

Front Hip Room

55.5 in

Second Head Room

37.6 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

54.4 in

Second Hip Room

53.5 in

Chassis

Base Curb Weight

3100 lbs

Powertrain

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

36 (Est) MPG

Cruising Range - City

356.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

27 (Est) MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

30 (Est) MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

475.20 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

N/A

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

N/A

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

N/A

Battery Range

N/A mi

Chassis

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A lbs

Powertrain

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement

2.5 L/152

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 5700

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

185 @ 3250

Powertrain

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

N/A

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Powertrain

Total Cooling System Capacity

N/A qts

Chassis

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

N/A mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

N/A mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

N/A in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

N/A in

Chassis

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45WR18

Rear Tire Size

P215/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Chassis

Front Wheel Size

18 X 7 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 X 7 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Chassis

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

N/A

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

N/A

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

N/A ft

Chassis

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

N/A

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.6 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.4 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

in

Chassis

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

13.2 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

N/A gal

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106.3 in

Length, Overall

180.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

Height, Overall

57.3 in

Track Width, Front

61.2 in

Track Width, Rear

61.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.1 in

Liftover Height

N/A in

Dimensions

Trunk Volume

12.4 ft³

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The MAZDA3 is available in two body styles -- 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback -- while each body style is available in several different trims. The sedan is offered in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring, while the hatchback adds a Touring 2.5 as well.

The MAZDA3 Sport in either sedan or hatchback guise offers 16-inch wheels, halogen headlights, body-colored outside mirrors, power door locks and windows, keyless entry and push-button start, cruise control, air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, Mazda Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch color touchscreen, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated steering wheel controls, and a 60/40 split rear folding seat. The hatchback adds a rear window wiper.

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The Grand Touring trim adds leatherette seating to the equation, along with a moonroof and heated front seats. Like the Touring trim, buyers opting for the more powerful engine will get even more features in Grand Touring form. Items such as automatic headlights and windshield wipers, an auto-dimming mirror and leather seats come standard on Grand Touring trimmed MAZDA3 s models.

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