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Mazda 3 2.3 s Sport

General information

ModelMazda 3 2.3 s Sport
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2260 ccm (137.91 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2260 ccm (137.91 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power158.00 PS (116 kW or 156 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque203.40 Nm (20.7 kgf-m or 150.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke87.6 x 83.1 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1404 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Rack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks, 279.4 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1125 kg (2,480.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD18175
CO2 emissions119.0 g/km
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