2010 Mazda MAZDA3
MSRP
$23,995
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.1
energuide estimate - hwy
6.9
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.5L/152
sae net horsepower @ rpm
167 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
168 @ 4000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
60
wheelbase
103.9
length, overall
177.4
width, max w/o mirrors
69.1
height, overall
57.9
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3956
Passenger Volume
94.6
Base Curb Weight
3024.7
Cruising Range - City
1396.57
Cruising Range - Hwy
2044.25
Fuel System
EFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20
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
P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
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
38.0
Second Leg Room
36.2
Second Shoulder Room
54.0
Track Width, Front
60.2
Track Width, Rear
59.6
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 Sport’s athletic demeanour continues in 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