Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
25
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28
Highway:
31
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35
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Available Engines:
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144-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
148-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
151-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
156-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | 2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder | | • | Manual or automatic | | • | Sedan or hatchback | | • | Sporty Mazda styling and personality | | • | Standard auxiliary audio input | | • | Standard 12-volt power outlets |
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| + | Stylish appearance (especially the hatchback) | | + | Steering and handling | | + | Driving ease | | + | Front occupant space |
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| - | Instrument readability | | - | Backseat space | | - | Engine noise on hard acceleration | | - | Seat comfort |
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Vehicle Summary
Mazda's larger, more powerful replacements for the departed Protege sedan and Protege5 hatchback went on sale in the 2004 model year. Built on the same platform as the Volvo S40, the compact, front-wheel-drive Mazda3 displayed entirely different styling. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine went into the Mazda3 i sedan, while the Mazda3 s sedan and hatchback held a more powerful 2.3-liter four-cylinder.
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