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2006 Mazda Mazda3
MAZDA3 4dr Sdn i Manual
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2006 Chevrolet Aveo
Aveo 4dr Sdn SVM
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2006 Toyota Corolla
Corolla 4dr Sdn CE Manual
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Subcompact Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
  L91  
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas 4-Cyl Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 1.6L/98 1.8L/108
Fuel System
MPFI MFI SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 6500 103 @ 6000 126 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
135 @ 4500 107 @ 3600 122 @ 4200
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
  MM5  
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.55 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.95 1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.28 1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 0.97 0.89
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76 0.76 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.33 3.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11 3.94 3.94
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 26 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 35 41
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  550  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 85  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9   6.3
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2696 2365 2530
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A N/A 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A N/A 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut McPherson strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
E-type Multi-link Torsion beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/coil springs  
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs    
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.71 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
    0.79
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes    
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD - 10.1 x 1.0 10.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 x - TBD -    
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  7.8 x 1.4 7.9 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  Q98  
Rear Tire Order Code
  Q98  
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/60R14 P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/60R14 P185/65R15
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D15 T105/70D14 Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 14 x 5.5 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 14 x 5.5 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 14 x - TBD - Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.6 16.0 19.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 3.0 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.1   36.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 11.0 13.2
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.9 97.6 102.4
Length, Overall (in)
178.3 166.7 178.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 65.7 66.9
Height, Overall (in)
57.7 58.8 58.5
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.2 57.1 58.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.6 55.5 57.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.7   5.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.4 11.6 13.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.3 102.7 90.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 39.2 39.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9 41.2 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.9 53.6 53.1
Front Hip Room (in)
54.9 51.6 51.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.4 37.6 37.1
Second Leg Room (in)
36.3 35.3 35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 52.7 53.5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.9 52.8 46.2
Summary
Vehicle Name
MAZDA3 Aveo Corolla
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan