2010 Mazda MAZDA3
MSRP
$15,995
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
8.1
energuide estimate - hwy
5.9
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.0L/122
sae net horsepower @ rpm
148 @ 6500
sae net torque @ rpm
135 @ 4500
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
55
wheelbase
103.9
length, overall
180.7
width, max w/o mirrors
69.1
height, overall
57.9
trunk volume
11.8
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3266
Passenger Volume
94.1
Base Curb Weight
2855.0
Cruising Range - City
1596.28
Cruising Range - Hwy
2191.51
Fuel System
EFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.1
Front Head Room
38.9
Front Leg Room
42.0
Front Shoulder Room
54.9
Second Head Room
37.5
Second Leg Room
36.2
Second Shoulder Room
54.0
Track Width, Front
60.4
Track Width, Rear
59.8
Min Ground Clearance
6.1
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The 2010 Mazda3 gets a near-complete redesign, with a big smiley face taken from the Nagare concept. Power comes from a 148-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, or an optional 168-hp 2.5-litre version. A six-speed manual is standard, with a five-speed automatic optional. The Mazda3’s innate sportiness carries through into the new model, making it one of the most entertaining small cars to drive. The interior undergoes a less dramatic change, but leather seats, adaptive front lighting, and a navigation system are optional on GT models.

Pros

A worthwhile update

Cons

Tiny navigation screen hard to read