Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MazdaSpeed3
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Highlights
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$24,650
Starting MSRP
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$24,200
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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186 hp
Horsepower
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263 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.3L/138
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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186 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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263 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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280 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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7.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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T125/70D17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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184 in
Length, Overall
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178 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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43 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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107 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,111 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,281 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.02 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.60 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more reliable than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Mazda3 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 MazdaSpeed3.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with 30 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?
The 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with a $24,200 starting MSRP versus a $24,650 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 has a better safety rating than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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