How roomy is a Mazda3?
The back seat is just too small Specs on CarGurus.com, for example, show the 2020 Mazda3 offers a measured 35.1 inches of rear legroom. The more spacious 2020 Toyota Corolla boasts 41.4 inches of legroom for its back seat passengers. Over 6 inches is enough to be a deal breaker.
Are Mazda 3 cars good?
Overall, Mazda produces dependable vehicles. RepairPal gives the Mazda3 (all model years) an overall, above-average reliability rating of four (out of five). Out of 36 compact car models, its reliability ranks it ninth-best. According to RepairPal, the sporty vehicle generally has “excellent ownership costs.”
What kind of car is the Mazda 3?
Either as a curvaceous small sedan or hunkered-back hatchback, the 2014 Mazda 3 is a complete design expression with a lot of sports car influence. The 2014 Mazda 3 isn’t just another look-alike compact car.
What’s the difference between 2014 Mazda 3 and 2014 Mazda 2?
One feature that’s unusual in a new car is the bottom-hinged “organ-style” accelerator pedal, which Mazda says is more comfortable for drivers. The 2014 Mazda 3, which has already been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ model this year, adds a number of new electronic safety systems to the company’s compact car line.
What kind of gas mileage does a Mazda 3i get?
In Edmunds testing of a Mazda 3i sedan with the automatic transmission, we recorded an 8.3-second 0-60-mph time, which is quicker than average for this class of car. EPA-estimated fuel economy is also excellent. The sedan checks in at 34 mpg combined (30 city/41 highway) with the automatic transmission.
How many airbags are in a Mazda 3?
The 2014 Mazda 3, which has already been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ model this year, adds a number of new electronic safety systems to the company’s compact car line. Each body style is fitted with six airbags: front and side bags for each front-seat passenger, and side-curtain bags stretching the full length of the cabin.
Is the 2014 Mazda 3 a good car?
The redesigned 2014 Mazda3 is far from perfect, but it gives small-car shoppers an alluring choice outside and in, with a satisfying mix of efficiency and performance.
What’s the wheelbase of the new Mazda 3?
The 2014 Mazda 3 is based on the same new lightweight chassis that underpins the CX-5 and midsize Mazda 6 sedan, and sits atop a wheelbase that is 2.4 inches longer than the current model. The new Mazda 3 is also a bit wider and lower.
What’s the price of a Mazda 3 touring?
The base price for the 2.0 Touring automatic is $21,440. The Mazda 3 Touring is competitively priced, although far from the least expensive among economy-oriented compact cars. (The 2.0 auto combo is also available in the $18,790 SV and the $20,290 Sport.) But that leaves out an important intangible.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 3i have?
The 2014 Mazda 3i models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic.