2012 Mazda MAZDA3
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2012 Subaru Impreza
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2012 Volkswagen Golf
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Select style
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
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Select style
4-Door Automatic 2.0i
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Select style
2-Door HB DSG
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Pricing | |||
Invoice Price | |||
$21,568
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$17,651
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$24,091
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
$22,550
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$18,495
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$25,095
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Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
$376 / month
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$308 / month
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$418 / month
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The Car Connection's Take | |||
TCC Rating | |||
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TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
With its new Skyactive powertrains, the 2012 Mazda3 is the eco-conscious choice that sure doesn't drive like one. | Crisply restyled, with higher gas mileage, more space inside, a nicer interior, and all-wheel drive standard, the 2012 Subaru Impreza is a newly compelling compact alternative. | The 2012 Volkswagen Golf feels like a premium vehicle, and it's priced like one too, especially its fuel-efficient TDI edition. | |
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Fuel Economy | |||
City | |||
28 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | |
Highway | |||
40 mpg | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | |
Vehicle | |||
EPA Classification | |||
Compact | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | |
Interior Dimensions | |||
Front Hip Room (in) | |||
53.7 | 52.2 | - TBD - | |
Passenger Volume (ft³) | |||
94.1 | 96.9 | 93.5 | |
Second Leg Room (in) | |||
36.2 | 35.4 | 35.5 | |
Front Head Room (in) | |||
38.9 | 39.8 | 39.3 | |
Second Hip Room (in) | |||
52.2 | 53.1 | - TBD - | |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
54.9 | 55.6 | 54.6 | |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | |
Second Head Room (in) | |||
37.5 | 37.1 | 38.5 | |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
54.0 | 54.2 | 53.1 | |
Front Leg Room (in) | |||
42.0 | 43.5 | 41.2 | |
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
59.8 | 59.6 | 59.7 | |
Wheelbase (in) | |||
103.9 | 104.1 | 101.5 | |
Liftover Height (in) | |||
- TBD - | 27.0 | - TBD - | |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
69.1 | 68.5 | 70.0 | |
Track Width, Front (in) | |||
60.4 | 59.4 | 60.4 | |
Min Ground Clearance (in) | |||
4.7 | - TBD - | 5.0 | |
Length, Overall (in) | |||
180.9 | 180.3 | 165.8 | |
Height, Overall (in) | |||
57.9 | 57.7 | 57.8 | |
Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
11.8 | 12.0 | - | |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | |||
- | - | 15.3 | |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | |||
- | - | 46.0 | |
Brakes | |||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
10.9 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - | 12.3 x 1.0 | |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Brake ABS System | |||
4-wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
10.4 x - TBD - | 10.8 x - TBD - | 11.3 x 0.5 | |
Brake Type | |||
Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | |
Fuel Tank | |||
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | |
Steering | |||
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |||
2.94 | 3.2 | 3.0 | |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
35.8 | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |||
16.2 | - TBD - | 15.6 | |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
34.2 | 34.8 | 35.8 | |
Steering Type | |||
Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
Tires | |||
Spare Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Rear Tire Size | |||
P205/50VR17 | P195/65R15 | 225/40R18 | |
Rear Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Front Tire Size | |||
P205/50VR17 | P195/65R15 | 225/40R18 | |
Spare Tire Size | |||
T125/70D16 | Compact | Compact | |
Front Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Trailering | |||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | NA | NA | |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | NA | NA | |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Weight Information | |||
Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
2950 | 2910 | 3151 | |
Wheels | |||
Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 x 7.0 | 15 x - TBD - | 18 x - TBD - | |
Front Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum | |
Spare Wheel Material | |||
Steel | Steel | Steel | |
Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 x 7.0 | 15 x - TBD - | 18 x - TBD - | |
Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
16 x - TBD - | Compact | Compact | |
Rear Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum | |
Cooling System | |||
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
7.9 | - TBD - | 8.4 | |
Electrical | |||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
100 | - TBD - | 120 | |
Engine | |||
Engine Type | |||
Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | |
Fuel System | |||
Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Direct Injection | |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
148 @ 4100 | 145 @ 4200 | 207 @ 1800-5000 | |
Engine Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Displacement | |||
2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/121 | |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
155 @ 6000 | 148 @ 6200 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | |
Mileage | |||
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
33 | 30 | 27 | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
40 | 36 | 33 | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
28 | 27 | 24 | |
Transmission | |||
Trans Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
3.89 | 3.70 | 4.06/3.14 | |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.00 | NA | 1.08 | |
Trans Description Cont. | |||
Automatic | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/manual shift | |
Drivetrain | |||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.59 | NA | 0.92 | |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
3.55 | 3.58 - 0.57 | 3.46 | |
Clutch Size (in) | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.45 | NA | 1.46 | |
Trans Type | |||
6 | 1 | 6 | |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.70 | NA | 1.09 | |
Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
- TBD - | 3.67 | 3.98 | |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
2.02 | NA | 2.15 | |
Summary | |||
Vehicle Name | |||
Mazda Mazda3 | Subaru Impreza Sedan | Volkswagen GTI | |
Body Style | |||
4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | |
Suspension | |||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Suspension Type - Front | |||
MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
w/Coil Springs | NA | NA | |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Suspension Type - Rear | |||
Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link | |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
w/Coil Springs | NA | NA | |
Emissions | |||
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
4.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | |||
- | 7 | 6 | |
Crash Test Ratings | |||
Overall Rating | |||
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | |||
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver | |||
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger | |||
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Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
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Side Barrier Rating | |||
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Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
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Rollover Rating | |||
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