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$16,945
$21,495
Highlights
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,945
|
$21,495
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
29 City / 41 Hwy
|
25 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
155 hp
|
184 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
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
150 @ 4000
|
185 @ 3250
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
155 @ 6000
|
184 @ 5700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
29 City / 41 Hwy
|
25 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P225/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P225/55VR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
111 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
72 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
193 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,781 lbs
|
3,179 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
16 gal
|
Safety
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|