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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 177.4 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2928 lb. | 2970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | i | s |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 135 lb-ft@4500 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/50VR17 tires |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | s | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50VR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The motor is strong and the "punch" is there. With 6 gears it lets you cruise in relatively peace when needed too. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm generally not a fan of auto transmissions, especially on small 4 cylinder engines. After driving both the 6sp M and 6sp A, the auto was the better choice though. Coming from the RX-8, the 3 manual was lacking. The skyactiv auto works as adverti see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Sweet. sounds great, shifter is amazing. Clutch... everything. Perfect powertrain. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
As advertised, power is excellent! I use it as my daily driver and it satisfies the needs for commuting and yet it can accelerate like my 2004 Corvette. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent acceleration and economy balance see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again, it reacts quickly. It is not that quick imperically, but there is plenty of torque in real world driving conditions (when RPMs are below 3000). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tons of power and torque at almost any speed and in any gear. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
2.5 engine power is very good and engine is very smooth. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good acceleration, even for passing. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Car accelerates well and engine noise is at a minimum. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car has absolutely no oomph. I've had to modify my driving to accomodate the lack of power. No darting. You need to think in terms of currents in traffic, and try to figure out good flows in order to pass or get along anywhere; you will NOT be able to push the gas to try to reach that open area up on the right for an exit. You need to adjust, and instead drop you speed and start anticipating another 1/4 to 1/2 mile BEFORE your exit, how you're going to get over. Traffic is thus a major problem; all you can do is flow. You CANNOT move to the left/passing lane and expect anything to happen; there is not much acceleration at all. You also do not have enough power to get yourself out of trouble. This car's transmission FIGHTS you , to get into the tallest gear/lowest RPM possible. It DOES NOT react whwn you push the pedal. I've many times pushed the pedal down, only to be rewarded with a dull Rrrrrr. As I wonder what's happening, and push further, even resting the pedal on the floor, the car downshifts not once, but TWICE, pushing the rpm's to about 5500 - for 1 second, before it upshifts. This is FRIGHTENING in it's slowness of reaction, slowness of acceleration, and possibility of damage to the engine. I bought the car due to my commute of 400 miles per week and the high prie of gas. With the price down, I have no reason to keep this car. It's lack of positives outweigh any benefit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's no contest. The GTI is much more powerful and the engine smoother overall. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Lack of AWD was reason #1 I did not buy. End of story. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The stock tires are crap - they lasted about 30K miles from new. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | i | 15,800 | 14,801 | 795 |
| 4dr Sedan | s | 19,545 | 18,303 | 795 |
| 4dr Hatch | s | 20,045 | 18,771 | 795 |
| 4dr Hatch | MazdaSpeed3 | 23,700 | 22,191 | 795 |
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