2016 Mazda 3 Hatchback

2016 3 Hatchback has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 2865 - 3028 lbs.

2016 3 Hatchback seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 3 Hatchback ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 20.2 cu. ft.

2016 3 Hatchback comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $805 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, 3 Hatchback has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 31 mpg.

2016 3 Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Mazda, which by itself is a relatively high number.