Mazda3 Sedan

Mazda3 Sedan Specifications


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2012 MAZDA3 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2.0L (GX, GX w/AC, GS) 2.0L GS-SKY 2.5L (GT)
Type 2.0L Inline 4-cyclinder 2.0L Inline 4-cyclinder 2.5L Inline 4-cyclinder
Valve gear DOHC 16-valve DOHC 16-valve DOHC 16-valve
Displacement 1999 cc 1998 cc 2489 cc
Bore and stroke 87.5 x 83.1 mm 83.5 x 91.2 mm 89.0 x 100.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1 12.0 : 1 9.7 : 1
Horsepower, SAE net 148 @ 6500 rpm 155 @ 6000 RPM 167 @ 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net lb-ft 135 @ 4500 rpm 148 @ 4100 RPM 168 @ 4000 rpm
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Recommended fuel Regular (Unleaded) Regular (Unleaded) Regular (Unleaded)
Drivetrain
Type Transverse front engine / front-wheel drive
Clutch Type Single Dry Plate with Diaphragm Spring (except AT)
Transmission 5-speed manual (GX/GS)6-speed SKYACTIV manual transmission (GS-SKY)Optional: 6-speed SKYACTIV Sport mode AT (GS-SKY)6-speed manual (GT)Optional: 5-speed Sport mode AT (GX/GS/GT)
GX, GX w/AC, GS GS-SKY GT
Transmission 5MT 5AT Sport 6MT SKYACTIV 6AT SKYACTIV 6MT 5AT Sport
Gear ratios: 1st 3.307 3.620 3.363 3.552 3.454 3.620
2nd 1.842 1.925 1.947 2.022 2.059 1.925
3rd 1.310 1.285 1.300 1.452 1.392 1.285
4th 0.970 0.933 0.971 1.000 1.030 0.933
5th 0.755 0.692 0.795 0.708 0.837 0.692
6th -- -- 0.645 0.599 0.717 --
Reverse 3.166 3.405 3.385 3.893 3.198 3.405
Final drive 4.105 3.458 4.105 3.591 4.105 3.652
Electrical System
Type 12 Volt
Battery 75D23L
Alternator 12 Volt - 100 amp
Starter 1.0kW (GX/GS), 1.4kW (GT)
Ignition system Distributor Less Ignition
Chassis
Frame Unit body (monocoque) with side door impact protection beams and triple "H" construction
Front suspension Independent, strut type, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent, multi-link type, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Telescopic-type, double acting
Steering Rack and pinion with Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering
Steering ratio 16.2 : 1
Steering wheel turns 2.94 ( lock to lock)
Min. turning circle 10.4m (curb to curb)
Brakes Power-assisted front and rear disc brakesAnti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Wheels 16" steel wheels (GX)16" alloy wheels (GS/GS-SKY)17" alloy wheels (GT)
Tires 205/55R16 all-season tires (GX/GS/GS-SKY)205/50R17 all-season tires (GT)
Curb weight 1,304 kg (MT)/ 1,332 kg (AT) - GX and GS models1,304 kg (MT)/ 1,340 kg (AT) - GS-SKY models1,378 kg (MT)/ 1,404 kg (AT) - GT models
Capacities
Seating 5
Washer fluid tank 4.0L
Fuel tank 55L (GX/GS/GS-SKY); 60L (GT)
Coolant capacity 7.5L
External Dimensions (mm)
Wheelbase 2,640
Track (fr/rr) 1,535 / 1,520 (GX/GS/GS-SKY), 1,530 / 1,515 (GT)
Overall length 4,595 – all models
Overall width 1,755
Overall height 1,470
Ground clearance 155
Internal Dimensions
Headroom (fr/rr) 987 mm / 953 mm (w/o moonroof)967 mm / 950 mm (w/ moonroof)
Legroom (fr/rr) 1,068 mm / 919 mm
Shoulder room (fr/rr) 1,395 mm / 1,371 mm
Passenger Volume 2,665L
Trunk room capacity 335L
Total Interior Volume 3,000L
Fuel Economy Ratings 2.0L (GX, GX w/AC, GS) 2.0L GS-SKY 2.5L (GT)
5MT 5AT Sport 6MT SKYACTIV 6AT SKYACTIV 6MT 5AT Sport
City 8.1 8.7 TBD TBD 10.2 9.2
Highway 5.9 6.0 TBD TBD 6.9 6.7