Mazda Mazda3
A star in the compact car segment, the Mazda3 offers multiple engine options and a pair of body styles including a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Customers can also have a manual or automatic transmission, as well as FWD or AWD. Now in its fourth generation, the Mazda3 has racked up a ton of awards but it returns for 2023 with no significant changes, opening the door for competitors to grab the spotlight.
Mazda Mazda3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$412/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Salamanca, MX |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 649 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 180 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | available |
| Phone application | available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Rear entertainment system | not available |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Voice recognition | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/6516 |
| Rear tires | P205/6516 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,662 mm (184″) |
| Width | 2,028 mm (80″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,726 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,328 kg (2,928 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 374 l and 940 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |