Find the Right Car:

Used Cars

Mazda

By Make

MAZDA3

By Model

2012

New

By Year

2013

Used

By Year

Specs

New

By Year

2013

Used

By Year

2012 Mazda MAZDA3 - Specifications

4 Door Sedan Man i SV *Ltd Avail* Performance Specs

Select Specs:

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 148 @ 6500

Displacement 2.0L/122

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 135 @ 4500

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas I4

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.30

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.10

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.84

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.4 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 35.8

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.94

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.2

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.2

Tires

Rear Tire Size P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size T115/70D15

Front Tire Size P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Steel

Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

See all 32 Trims

Photos (164)
360° View

See all 164 photos

Exterior
| Interior

Mazda MAZDA3 Related News

Mazda Rejects DSGs, Redefines Automatic Transmissions Instead

Listen to some automakers, and you might think that conventional automatic transmissions are obsolete and inferior—and to be replaced by continuously variable (CVT)... August 10, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

Pressure Drop: Mazda Rethinks Internal Combustion Tech

Mazda has long been known for emphasizing engineering, being a little quirky, and emphasizing driving enjoyment across all its products in a way we don't see from bigger... August 9, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

2013 Lexus GS 350 teaser image, brightened to show detail.

Mr. Bean Crashes, Alfa Romeo 4C, Lotus Final Editions: Car News Headlines

It's been a busy 24 hours for teasers: the 2013 Lexus GS shows its new face (barely). [MotorAuthority] Lotus unveils the Final Edition 2011 Elise and Exige. [MotorAuthority]... August 5, 2011 by Nelson Ireson

Volvo animal detection safety development

Volvo Beats Mercedes In J.D. Power Quality Ratings--On Home Turf

J.D. Power and Associates released a new report last week ranking Volvo in the number one spot, ahead of Mercedes in a survey of Customer Satisfaction in the German marque's... June 21, 2011 by Tom Pease 1

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Goes SkyActiv; CX-5 Gets Real

Here's the 2012 Mazda Mazda3, a mid-cycle refresh of the current compact sedan, joined on stage at the New York auto show by the production-bound Minagi concept crossover... April 21, 2011 by Marty Padgett 2

Other Choices

Users who viewed this car also viewed:

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Pictures

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a practical, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and a strong value, but it does lack the nimble, tossable feel that some small-car fans appreciate.

2012 Ford Focus

Full Review Pictures

With the 2012 Focus, Ford shows that small cars don't have to feel so banal, with charismatic compacts that are more satisfying to drive, more luxurious, and better-equipped.

2012 Honda Civic

Full Review Pictures

The 2012 Honda Civic is a little more spacious, comfortable, and economical, but it's now one of the blandest of the bunch.

2012 Hyundai Elantra

Pictures

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has officially left the Civic and Corolla in the dust, thanks to a 38-mpg gas mileage rating, a sleek look, and tremendous value for the money.