Mazda Mazda3
When it first hit the market, the Mazda3 (then called the Protégé) had difficulty carving out a place for itself among compact cars. Today, it’s dominating the segment ahead of the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus! Its two four-cylinder engines (2.0 and 2.5 litres) represent a good compromise between sportiness and fuel economy. This Mazda starts at $17,690 and comes as either a sedan or hatchback. What more could you ask for?
Mazda Mazda3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$15,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,695 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$301/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 714 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 161 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,580 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,560 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,284 kg (2,831 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 351 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |