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2012 Mazda MAZDA3
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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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2-Door HB DSG
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| Pricing | |||
| Invoice Price | |||
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$21,568
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$17,651
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$24,091
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
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$22,550
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$18,495
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$25,095
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| Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
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$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 | |||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 54.0 | 54.2 | 53.1 | |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |||
| 42.0 | 43.5 | 41.2 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Height, Overall (in) | |||
| 57.9 | 57.7 | 57.8 | |
| 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 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
| 11.8 | 12.0 | - | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | |||
| - | - | 46.0 | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | |||
| - | - | 15.3 | |
| Brakes | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Fuel Tank | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | |
| Steering | |||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
| 34.2 | 34.8 | 35.8 | |
| Steering Type | |||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
| 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 | |
| Tires | |||
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| T125/70D16 | Compact | Compact | |
| Front Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | NA | |
| 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 | |
| Trailering | |||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | NA | NA | |
| 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 | |
| Weight Information | |||
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
| 2950 | 2910 | 3151 | |
| Wheels | |||
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 155 @ 6000 | 148 @ 6200 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | |
| 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 | |
| Mileage | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
| 28 | 27 | 24 | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
| 33 | 30 | 27 | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
| 40 | 36 | 33 | |
| Transmission | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Summary | |||
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | |
| Vehicle Name | |||
| Mazda Mazda3 | Subaru Impreza Sedan | Volkswagen GTI | |
| Suspension | |||
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| w/Coil Springs | NA | NA | |
| 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 - | |
| 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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