Under the Hood
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the Mazda3 i has variable valve timing and develops 148 horsepower (144 hp in PZEV form). The Mazda3 s uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 156 hp. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift provision is optional for the Mazda3 i. The 2.3-liter engine can mate with a five-speed automatic.
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Supplemental Restraint System Components
1 Driver/Passenger dual stage inflators and air bags.
2 Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
3 Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems.
4 Front air bag sensor.
5 Side crash s ...
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING:
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:
Using the cruise ...
Cargo
At 11.5 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk is rather small, but the hatchback ups
it to 17.1 cu. ft. behind the backseat and 43.8 cu. ft. when it's folded down.
There's a rigid cargo cover to keep the ...