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Mazda 3 1.6 Sport

General information

ModelMazda 3 1.6 Sport
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.7 PS (78 kW or 104 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque145.00 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke78.0 x 83.6 mm (3.1 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed182.0 km/h (113.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0841 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1272 litres (336 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1695 kg (3,736.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR19030
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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