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2008 Mazda Mazda3
MAZDA3 4dr Sdn Man i Sport *Ltd Avail*
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Sub-Compact Midsize
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas Flat 4-Cyl Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.5L/150 2.3L/138
Fuel System
MPFI MFI MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 6500 170 @ 6000 156 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
135 @ 4500 170 @ 4400 154 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.45 3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 2.06 1.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.45 1.23
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 1.09 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76 0.78 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.33 3.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11 3.90 4.39
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 20 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 27 29
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  356  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  90 90
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9 7.4 7.9
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2780 3053 3093
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  2000  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  200  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  2000  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  200  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
E-type Multi-link Double wishbone Independent E-Type
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Lower L-Arm Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Upper A-Arm Multi-Link
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
  4-Channel 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes   Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD - 10.8 x 0.94 11.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 x - TBD - 10.3 x 0.39 11.0 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes  
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55R16 P215/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55R16 P215/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D15 T125/70D17 T115/70D16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 16 x 6.5 17.0 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 16 x 6.5 17.0 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD - 16.0 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel   Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.6 16.5 16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 3.0 2.54
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.1 35.4 38.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 16.9 18.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.9 103.1 105.3
Length, Overall (in)
177.4 180.3 186.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 68.5 70.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.7 58.1 56.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.2 58.5 60.2
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.6 58.1 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.8 6.3 5.1
Liftover Height (in)
  27.4  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.5 11.0 15.2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.3 87.6 96.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 38.6 38.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.1 42.9 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.9 52.7 55.9
Front Hip Room (in)
53.8 53.3 54.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.4 36.7 37.1
Second Leg Room (in)
36.3 33.0 36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 52.9 55.2
Second Hip Room (in)
52.5 51.9 54.1
Summary
Vehicle Name
MAZDA3 Impreza Sedan MAZDA6
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan