2004-2008 Mazda 3: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mazda 3 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door hatchback | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.9 | 103.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 176.6 | 178.3 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.1 | 69.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2808 | 2685 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 31.2 | 11.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 37.4 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.3 | 36.3 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two 4-cylinder engines and three transmissions are available for Mazda 3. For i models, a 150-hp engine mates to either a 5-speed manual transmission, or a 4-speed automatic. The more potent s versions have a 160-hp engine that comes with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. The 3 is joined by a MazdaSpeed hatchback for '07. It's powered by a 263-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 150 | 135 | 5-speed manual: 28/35 4-speed automatic: 26/34 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 2.3 / 138 | 160 | 150 | 5-speed manual: 26/32 5-speed automatic: 25/31 |
5-speed manual: 27.1 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.3 / 138 | 263 | 280 | 6-speed manual: 20/28 | 6-speed manual: -- |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








