Mazda MazdaSpeed3 vs. Scion tC
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Highlights
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$24,200
Starting MSRP
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$19,385
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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263 hp
Horsepower
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179 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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280 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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263 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.3L/138
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 7.5 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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18 x 7.5 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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T125/70D17
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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178 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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104 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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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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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer 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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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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3,281 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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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
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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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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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.02 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.60 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 MazdaSpeed3 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with 26 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $24,200 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC 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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