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$13,710
$14,690
Highlights
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$13,710
|
$14,690
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
28 City / 35 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
150 hp
|
148 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
135 @ 4500
|
135 @ 4500
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 6500
|
148 @ 6500
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/122
|
2.0L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
28 City / 35 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.9 qts
|
7.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
15 x -TBD- in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
15 x 6.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
15 x 6.0 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D15
|
T115/70D15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
Suspension
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
E-type Multi-link
|
E-type Multi-link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
Steering
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
15
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
69 in
|
| Length, Overall |
178 in
|
177 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
104 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
94 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,696 lbs
|
2,780 lbs
|
Safety
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90
|
90
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
306
|
Brakes
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.4 x -TBD- in
|
10.4 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.9 x -TBD- in
|
10.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|