Compare 2012 Mazda Mazda3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,200 | $15,200 | $15,955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $14,771 | $14,771 | $14,846 |
| Destination | $795 | $795 | $790 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Clock | In-dash | N/A | |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | N/A | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | Radio Prep | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote | |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 4.29 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.9 " | 177.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.1 " | 69.0 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 56.5 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 148 @ 6,500 Rpm | 140 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 135 @ 4,500 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 36 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 90 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.19/3.44 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,866 Lbs. | 2,608 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 " | 105.1 " | |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 59.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 59.9 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.1 '' | 17.7 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | N/A | |
| Front Legroom | 42.0 " | 42.0 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2 " | 36.2 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 39.0 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.1 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | 50.5 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.2 " | 51.4 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 56.6 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 53.3 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 11.8 Cu.ft. | 12.5 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.8 Cu.ft. | 12.5 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
