2016 Acura ILX vs 2016 Mazda MAZDA3

2016 Acura ILX

2016 Mazda MAZDA3

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ILX 4-Door Sedan	25	36	$26,274	$27,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	25	36	$27,494	$29,200
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium Pkg	25	36	$28,152	$29,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$30,020	$31,890
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus Pkg	25	36	$30,968	$32,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$32,836	$34,890

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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	30	41	$22,576	$23,595
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	30	41	$18,083	$18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	30	41	$20,185	$21,095
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	28	39	$24,678	$25,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring	28	39	$23,723	$24,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring	29	41	$21,571	$22,545
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	29	41	$17,081	$17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	29	41	$19,183	$20,045
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring	25	37	$23,673	$24,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring	30	40	$23,243	$24,295
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Sport	30	40	$18,753	$19,595
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring	30	40	$20,856	$21,795
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring	27	37	$25,345	$26,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring	27	37	$24,389	$25,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring	29	40	$22,241	$23,245
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Sport	29	40	$17,748	$18,545
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring	29	40	$19,851	$20,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring	26	35	$24,343	$25,445

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,274

$22,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura ILX has a sportier focus than other entry-luxury sedans, without sacrificing comfort and refinement.

The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving and best-looking small cars, with a more premium feel than its (now even lower) price might suggest.

TCC Likes

Light and nimble
Compact and maneuverable
Affordable, high value

Satisfying performance
Excellent handling
Eye-catching exterior

TCC Dislikes

More limited model range
Confounding dual-screen infotainment
No more manual transmission

Busy ride
Tight back seat
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

96.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

54.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

57.2

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

61.2

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

180.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

12.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3093

2930

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3600

150 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6800

155 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.55

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.59

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

Mazda Mazda3

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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