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SPECIFICATIONS
SEDANHatchback
TRIM
MSRP
Mazda 3s Sport Hatchback $18,025
Mazda 3s Touring Hatchback $18,525
Mazda 3s Grand Touring Hatchback $20,295
Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Sport Hatchback $22,440
Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring Hatchback $24,155
ENGINES
Type:
2,360cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 156 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 150 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.4 x 94.0
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 / 29
Available with: Mazda 3s
 
Type:
2,260cc Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 263 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 280 at 3,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.4 x 94.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 26
Available with: Mazdaspeed3
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.84, 1.31, 0.97, 0.76
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 3s
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.62, 1.93, 1.29, 0.93, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.86
Available with: 3s
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.54, 2.24, 1.54, 1.17, 1.09, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.94; 3.35 (5th & 6th)
Available with: Mazdaspeed3
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs (Mazdaspeed3)
Rear:
11.0 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,930
3,153 (Mazdaspeed3)
Weight distribution: 60 / 40
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.1
36.1 (Mazdaspeed3)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
176.8
Width [in.]:
69.1
69.5 (Mazdaspeed3)
Height [in.]:
57.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.9
Front Track [in.]: 60.2
60.4 (Mazdaspeed3)
Rear Track [in.]: 59.6
60.0 (Mazdaspeed3)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.32
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
95.3
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.4
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
54.9
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
17.1; 31.2 (rear seats folded)