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About the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base

Basics

i SV shown (base trim).

Seating
5
Door count
4
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Combined MPG
28
Transmission
M/T
Engine
148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base
FAQs

What is the MPG of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base?

The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 25 MPG.

These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base?

The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base reliable?

The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Mazda3 owners.

Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Base a good sedan?

Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3.

(124 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.3
Interior
4.3
Performance
4.4
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.5
Reliability
4.7
Ratings (124 reviews)

95% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.3
Interior
4.3
Performance
4.4
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.5
Reliability
4.7
Trims

i Grand Touring (2 styles)

Style
5dr HB Auto i Grand Touring 4dr Sdn Auto i Grand Touring
Inventory price
Starting at $23,150 Starting at $22,550
Combined MPG
32 33
Engine
155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

i SV (2 styles)

Style
4dr Sdn Man i SV *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Man i SV
Inventory price
Starting at $15,800 Starting at $15,200
Combined MPG
28 28
Engine
148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

i Sport (4 styles)

Style
4dr Sdn Man i Sport 4dr Sdn Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport
Inventory price
Starting at $16,845 Starting at $16,705 Starting at $17,555 Starting at $17,695
Combined MPG
28 28 27 27
Engine
148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 148.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

i Touring (6 styles)

Style
4dr Sdn Man i Touring 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Man i Touring *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring 5dr HB Man i Touring 5dr HB Auto i Touring
Inventory price
Starting at $18,700 Starting at $18,950 Starting at $18,100 Starting at $19,550 Starting at $19,300 Starting at $20,150
Combined MPG
31 27 28 33 31 32
Engine
155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 155.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

s Grand Touring (8 styles)

Style
4dr Sdn Man s Grand Touring *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Man s Grand Touring 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring *Ltd Avail* 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring *Ltd Avail*
Inventory price
Starting at $22,270 Starting at $23,700 Starting at $23,070 Starting at $22,900 Starting at $23,400 Starting at $23,570 Starting at $24,200 Starting at $22,770
Combined MPG
23 25 25 23 23 25 25 23
Engine
167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

s Touring (8 styles)

Style
5dr HB Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail* 5dr HB Man s Touring *Ltd Avail* 5dr HB Man s Touring 5dr HB Auto s Touring 4dr Sdn Man s Touring 4dr Sdn Man s Touring *Ltd Avail* 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail*
Inventory price
Starting at $22,000 Starting at $21,200 Starting at $21,800 Starting at $22,600 Starting at $21,300 Starting at $20,700 Starting at $22,100 Starting at $21,500
Combined MPG
25 23 23 25 23 23 25 25
Engine
167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 167.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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