4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
New or Notable
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2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder
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Sedan or hatchback
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Sporty Mazda styling and personality
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Standard auxiliary audio input
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Stylish appearance (especially hatchback)
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Steering and handling
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Driving ease
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Front occupant space
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Instrument readability
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Backseat space
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Engine noise on hard acceleration
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Seat comfort
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 goes into the Mazda3 i sedan, while the Mazda3 s sedan and hatchback hold a more powerful 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Competitors include the Honda Civic and Volkswagen Jetta. Read more
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