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$15,200
$20,140
Highlights
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,200
|
$20,140
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
148 hp
|
157 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
6
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
148 @ 6500
|
157 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
135 @ 4500
|
163 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.9 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55HR16
|
P205/55HR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55HR16
|
P205/55HR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D15
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
15 x -TBD- in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
36 ft
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
6
|
| Passenger Volume |
94 ft³
|
98 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
58 in
|
| Third Head Room |
Not available
|
37 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
Not available
|
31 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
49 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
108 in
|
| Length, Overall |
181 in
|
181 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
69 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
44 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,866 lbs
|
3,417 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
110
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 Mazda Mazda5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| 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 ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.9 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.4 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|