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2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Comparisons

S Grand Touring Hatchback

General Pricing

MSRP $23,400.00 $19,685.00 $19,795.00
Destination $795.00 $760.00 $770.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 2.5L I4 1.8L I4 2.5L I5
Horsepower 167 @ 6000 RPM 132 @ 6000 RPM 170 @ 5700 RPM
Torque 168 @ 4000 RPM 128 @ 4400 RPM 177 @ 4250 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 2489 1798 2480
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.5 X 3.9 3.2 X 3.5 3.2 X 3.6
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1 9.5:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 20 25 24
Highway (mpg) 28 32 31

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3049.0 2888.1 3022.5
Wheelbase (in.) 103.9 102.4 101.5
Length (in.) 177.4 171.9 165.4
Width (in.) 69.1 69.5 70.3
Height (in.) 57.9 61.0 58.3
Track Front (in.) 60.2 59.8 60.7
Track Rear (in.) 59.6 59.9 59.6
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 5
Front Headroom (in.) 38.1 40.5 39.3
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.7 39.3 38.5
Front Legroom (in.) 42.0 41.6 41.2
Rear Legroom (in.) 36.2 36.2 35.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 54.9 53.3 54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 54.0 52.6 52.8
Front Hip Room (in.) 53.7 52.3 N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.) 52.2 43.7 N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 94.6 94.2 93.0

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension strut strut strut
Rear Suspension multi-link torsion multi-link
Tires 205/50R17 205/55R16 195/65R15

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive front wheel drive front wheel drive front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column Yes Yes Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Yes N/A Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof Std. N/A N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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