2016 Mazda 3 Sedan

2016 3 Sedan

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Competition

$17,845 MSRP From
31.2 mpg AVG, Comb.
184 hp Max. Power
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Mazda 3 Sedan is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 155 to 184 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,750 to $1,950, which over the course of five years will save you $1,750 in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Mazda 3 Sedan a 5-stars overall crash rating.

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan i Grand Touring

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan i Sport

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan s Grand Touring

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan i Touring

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan s Touring

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.7 in
Length: 180.3 in
Height: 57.3 in
Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2016 3 Sedan has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2869 - 3001 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 55.5 inHead Room: 37.6 - 38.6 inShoulder Room: 57.2 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.8 inHip Room: 53.5 inHead Room: 37.5 - 37.6 inShoulder Room: 54.4 in

Trunk Volume

12.4 ft³

2016 3 Sedan seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 3 Sedan ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 12.4 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 3 i Sport	2016 3 i Touring	2016 3 i Grand Touring	2016 3 s Grand Touring	2016 3 s Touring
Configuration	2.0 L, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Auto, FWD	2.5 L, Man, FWD 2.5 L, Auto, FWD	2.5 L, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$17,845	$18,895	$20,045	$21,095	$22,545	$23,595	$24,745	$25,795	$24,795
Engine	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4
HP	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp	184 hp	184 hp	184 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	29 MPG	30 MPG	29 MPG	30 MPG	29 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	28 - 29 MPG
Highway	39 MPG	40 MPG	39 MPG	40 MPG	39 MPG	40 MPG	36 MPG	38 MPG	38 MPG
Combined	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	31 - 32 MPG	31 - 32 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,750	$1,750	$1,750	$1,750	$1,750	$1,750	$1,950	$1,800 - $1,850	$1,800 - $1,850

2016 3 Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,388 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, 3 Sedan has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 31.2 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 70
Recalls: 6

2016 3 Sedan 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 less than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Mazda, which by itself is a relatively low number.