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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Starting MSRP
$14,180
$23,700
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
100 hp
263 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
1.5L/91
2.3L/138
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
100 @ 6000
263 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
98 @ 4000
280 @ 3000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.3 qts
7.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Front Tire Size
P185/55R15
P225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P185/55R15
P225/40R18
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D14
T125/70D17
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
18 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
14 x -TBD- in
17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Axle
Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
32 ft
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
87 ft³
95 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
55 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
54 in
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
54 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
52 in
Wheelbase
98 in
104 in
Length, Overall
156 in
178 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
70 in
Height, Overall
58 in
58 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
60 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
5 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
13 ft³
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
28 ft³
43 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Base Curb Weight
2,306 lbs
3,272 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal
16 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
110

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Mazda Mazda22011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 x -TBD- in
12.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
11.0 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
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