Mazda Mazda3 Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2014)

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch

Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in
Length	180.3 in	175.6 in
Width	70.7 in	70.7 in
Height	57.3 in	57.3 in
Curb Weight	2857 lb.	2855 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	57.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.8 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.4 ft³	20.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.4 ft³	47.1 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	i SV	i Sport	i Touring	i Grand Touring	s Touring	s Grand Touring

Standard Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	205/60HR16 tires	205/60HR16 tires	205/60HR16 tires	205/60HR16 tires	215/45WR18 tires	215/45WR18 tires

2014 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	i Sport	i Touring	i Grand Touring	s Touring	s Grand Touring

Standard Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	205/60HR16 tires	205/60HR16 tires	205/60HR16 tires	215/45WR18 tires	215/45WR18 tires

TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	If you're looking for the quickest car in this segment, you're going to want something with a turbocharger. A MazdaSpeed3 will arrive in a few years to take on the Ford Focus ST, Subaru WRX, and Volkswagen GTI. Among compact cars aimed at a broad audience, though, the Mazda3 s is perhaps the quickest. The 184-horsepower 2.5-liter engine can get the car's 3,002 lbs. from a rest to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds. The Ford Focus, with a peakier 160-horsepower engine to motivate a similar curb weight, is only slightly quicker than the 155-horsepower Mazda3 i. Reviewers typically wish for more power from both. The 3,348-pound, 184-horsepower Dodge Dart GT and 3,122-pound, 201-horsepower Kia Forte SX come closer to the big-engined Mazda. This said, the Mazda3 doesn't feel as quick as it is, likely because the engine is smooth (if satisfyingly snarly high in its range) and builds power very linearly. Compared to the similarly powerful 2.4-liter in the Dodge Dart GT, there's more torque (185 vs. 171 lb-ft) at a lower peak (3,250 vs. 4,800 rpm). Later the Mazda3 s will also be available with a six-speed manual (already standard with the base engine). This combination won't be as quick, if the Mazda6 is any guide, but it should be even more engaging. The latest Mazda shifters have an excellent mechanical feel. You feel like you're operating a well-engineered piece of machinery. With other manual shifters you all too often feel like you're pushing cables through a tube, which is essentially what you are doing. Currently the larger four is only offered with a manually-shiftable six-speed automatic. Compared to other automatics, though, the Mazda's is about as good as they get, with intelligent logic (you'll rarely feel a need for the paddles), quick responses (with an upcoming caveat), and smooth shifts. At lower speeds a conventional torque converter buffers the engine and transmission, but otherwise this task is managed by a multi-plate clutch, improving efficiency and lending the transmission the crisper character of an automated manual. And that caveat? Well, in normal mode the powertrain doesn't feel all that quick to respond to the throttle. This is because it has been tuned to achieve those excellent EPA ratings. Fix this by hitting a sport button just ahead of the shifter. The downside: in sport mode the transmission doesn't shift into as high a gear around town, so using it all the time will harm mpg. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has more than enough power for my daily driving needs. The transmission is smooth and responsive. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Transmission reluctant to downshift (automatic trans) when going uphill; no doubt programmed to get better mileage. Manual trans might have been better choice. Otherwise, auto shifts effortlessly and is totally unobtrusive. Engine feels strong for the most part (standard SkyActive engine). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3.

2014 Mazda Mazda3 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	i SV	16,945	16,474	795
4dr Sedan	i Sport	18,445	17,655	795
4dr Sedan	i Touring	19,595	18,753	795
4dr Sedan	i Grand Touring	22,745	21,761	795
4dr Sedan	s Touring	24,595	23,530	795
4dr Sedan	s Grand Touring	25,995	24,869	795
4dr Hatch	i Sport	18,945	18,131	795
4dr Hatch	i Touring	20,095	19,231	795
4dr Hatch	i Grand Touring	23,245	22,241	795
4dr Hatch	s Touring	25,095	24,008	795
4dr Hatch	s Grand Touring	26,495	25,345	795

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