Mazda3 is a standard-setting vehicle that brings together exhilarating driving performance, emotional styling and high levels of craftsmanship. Mazda3 makes no compromises on sophisticated and unique styling and functionality.
The Mazda3 takes these attributes to a new level, offering already improved torque characteristics, exterior styling enhancements, fit-and-finish and interior trim revisions.
| 2008 Mazda3 Sedan Specifications |
|
| Engine |
|
GX, GS |
GT |
| Type |
2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement |
1999 cc |
2260 cc |
| Bore and stroke |
87.5 x 83.1 mm |
87.5 x 94.0 mm |
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
9.7:1 |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
148 @ 6500 rpm |
156 @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque, SAE net lb. ft. |
135 lb. ft. @ 4500 rpm |
150 lb. ft. @ 4000 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Recommended fuel |
Regular (Unleaded) |
Regular (Unleaded) |
|
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
Transverse front engine / front-wheel drive |
| Clutch Type |
Single Dry Plate with Diaphragm Spring (except AT) |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual
Optional: 4-speed Sport mode AT with overdrive (GX/GS)
Optional: 5-speed Sport mode AT with overdrive (GT) |
|
GX, GS |
GT |
| Transmission |
5MT |
4AT Sport |
5MT |
5AT Sport |
| Gear ratios: 1st |
3.307 |
2.816 |
3.307 |
3.620 |
| 2nd |
1.842 |
1.497 |
1.842 |
1.925 |
| 3rd |
1.310 |
1.000 |
1.310 |
1.285 |
| 4th |
0.970 |
0.725 |
0.970 |
0.933 |
| 5th |
0.755 |
- |
0.755 |
0.692 |
| Reverse |
3.166 |
2.648 |
3.166 |
3.405 |
| Final drive |
4.105 |
3.683 |
4.105 |
3.863 |
|
| Electrical System |
| Type |
12 Volt |
| Battery |
75D26L (2.0L), 80D26L (2.3L) |
| Alternator |
12 Volt - 90 amp |
| Starter |
1.0kW (2.0L), 1.4kW (2.3L) |
| Ignition system |
Breakerless electronic |
|
| Chassis |
| Frame |
Unit body (monocoque) with side door impact protection beams and triple “H” construction |
| Front suspension |
Independent, strut type, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension |
Independent, multi-link type, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Telescopic-type, double acting |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion with Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering |
| Steering ratio |
14.6 : 1 |
| Steering wheel turns |
2.9 ( lock to lock) |
| Min. turning circle |
10.4m (curb to curb) |
| Brakes |
Power-assisted front and rear disc brakes
Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution |
|
| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheels |
15” styled steel wheels with full wheel covers (GX)
15” alloy wheels (GS)
16” alloy wheels (Sport package, GS)
17” alloy wheels (GT) |
| Tires |
195/65R15 all-season tires (GX, GS)
205/55R16 all-season tires (Sport package, GS)
205/50R17 all-season tires (GT) |
| Curb weight |
1,249kg (MT)/ 1,262kg (AT) - GX without A/C
1,261kg (MT)/ 1,274kg (AT) - GX with A/C and GS models
1,326kg (MT)/ 1,350kg (AT) - GT models |
|
| Capacities |
| Seating |
5 |
| Washer fluid tank |
4.0L |
| Fuel tank |
55L |
| Coolant capacity |
7.5L |
|
| External Dimensions (mm) |
| Wheelbase |
2,640 |
| Track (Fr/Rr) |
1,530 / 1,515 |
| Overall length |
4,530 (non-GFX) / 4,540 (GT) |
| Overall width |
1,755 |
| Overall height |
1,465 |
| Ground clearance |
145 |
|
| Internal Dimensions (mm) |
| Headroom(fr/rr) |
994 mm / 951 mm (without moonroof)
969 mm / 941 mm (with moonroof) |
| Legroom (fr/rr) |
1,065 mm / 922 mm |
| Shoulder room (fr/rr) |
1,394 mm / 1,371 mm |
| Passenger volume |
2,670L |
| Trunk room capacity |
325L |
| Total interior volume |
2,995L |
|
| Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings* |
|
2.0L (GX, GS) |
2.3L (GT) |
|
5MT |
4AT Sport |
5MT |
5AT Sport |
| City |
8.4L/100km |
9.1L/100km |
9.2L/100km |
9.4L/100km |
| Highway |
6.1L/100km |
6.4L/100km |
6.7L/100km |
6.9L/100km |
|
| Estimated Performance Data |
|
GX/GS |
GT |
| Top Speed (km/h) |
188 (with speed limiter) |
188 (with speed limiter) |
|
| *Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. |
| 2008 Mazda3 Sedan Features |
|
S=Standard O=Optional PP=Power package
SP=Sport package LP = Luxury Package |
|
| Engineering Features |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
S |
S |
-- |
| 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
-- |
-- |
S |
| 5-speed manual transmission |
S |
S |
S |
| 4-speed Sport mode automatic transmission |
O |
O |
-- |
| 5-speed Sport mode automatic transmission |
-- |
-- |
O |
| Power-assisted front and rear disc brakes |
S |
S |
S |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) |
S |
S |
S |
| Front wheel drive |
S |
S |
S |
| Rack and pinion with variable power assist |
S |
S |
S |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar |
S |
S |
S |
| Front independant suspension, strut type |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear independant suspension with multi-link type |
S |
S |
S |
| Side door impact protection beams |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Tires and Wheels |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| 15” styled steel wheels with full wheel covers |
S |
-- |
-- |
| 15” alloy wheels |
-- |
S |
-- |
| 195/65R15 all-season tires |
S |
S |
-- |
| 16” alloy wheels |
-- |
SP |
-- |
| 205/55R16 all-season tires |
-- |
SP |
-- |
| 17” alloy wheels |
-- |
-- |
S |
| 205/50R17 all-season tires |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Temporary spare tire |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Exterior features |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Outer door handle – black |
S |
-- |
-- |
Outer door handle
(matching body coloured) |
-- |
S |
S |
Protective bodyside mouldings
(matching body coloured) |
-- |
S |
S |
| Sporty bumpers |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Side sill extensions |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Body coloured front grille |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Front mud guards |
S |
S |
-- |
| Black manual remote-control door mirrors |
S |
-- |
-- |
Dual heated, power operated door mirrors
(matching body coloured) |
PP |
S |
S |
| Fixed constant windshield wipers |
S |
-- |
-- |
| Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers |
-- |
S |
S |
| Rear window defroster |
S |
S |
S |
| Sporty exhaust outlet garnish |
S |
S |
S |
| Roof Rack mounting hardware |
S |
S |
S |
| Auto light control |
-- |
S |
S |
| Sporty fog lights |
-- |
-- |
S |
| White side turn markers |
S |
S |
S |
| LED Hannabi taillights |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Halogen headlamps |
S |
S |
S |
| Xenon (HID) headlamps |
-- |
-- |
LP |
|
| Interior features |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Air conditioning |
O |
S |
S |
| Micron air filter |
O |
S |
S |
| Mechanical dial type HVAC controls |
S |
S |
S |
| Automatic climate controls |
-- |
-- |
LP |
| Rear heater ducts |
S |
S |
S |
| Exterior temperature gauge |
S |
S |
S |
| Steering wheel-mounted cruise control |
-- |
S |
S |
| Tilt steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
| Telescopic steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
| Internal fuel door release |
S |
S |
S |
| Internal trunk release |
S |
S |
S |
| Power door locks |
PP |
S |
S |
| Central locking switch on driver & front passenger doors |
PP |
S |
S |
| Power windows with driver’s one-touch down feature |
PP |
S |
S |
| Power window (Driver side only) switch illumination |
PP |
S |
S |
| Keyless entry with 2 action unlock feature (2 key fobs) |
PP |
S |
S |
| Illuminated entry |
PP |
S |
S |
| Trunk/ cargo light |
S |
S |
S |
| Day/night rearview mirror |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver and passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror |
-- |
S |
S |
| Map lamps |
-- |
S |
S |
| Passenger assist grips (3) |
S |
S |
S |
| Coat hooks (2) |
S |
S |
S |
| Front ashtray and cigarette lighter |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver-side footrest |
S |
S |
S |
| 12V power outlet |
S |
S |
S |
| Power glass moonroof with tilt and slide |
-- |
SP |
O |
|
| Audio System |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| AM/FM/CD player with clock and 2 speakers |
S |
-- |
-- |
| AM/FM/CD player with clock and 4 speakers |
PP |
S |
-- |
AM/FM/CD player with clock and
4 speakers and 2 tweeters |
-- |
-- |
S |
| 6-Disc in-dash CD changer |
-- |
-- |
LP |
| Auxiliary Input |
S |
S |
S |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
PP |
S |
S |
|
| Interior features: Seating and Trim |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Casual type cloth seats |
S |
S |
-- |
| Sport type cloth seats |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Leather seats |
-- |
-- |
LP |
| Reclining front bucket seats with thigh support |
S |
S |
S |
| Adjustable driver’s seat lifter and lumbar support |
-- |
S |
S |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with lock function |
S |
S |
S |
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Zebra pattern finish on center panel |
S |
S |
-- |
| Silver finish on inner door handle |
-- |
S |
S |
| Molded cloth door trim |
S |
S |
S |
| Molded leather-like door trim |
-- |
-- |
LP |
| Custom fitted floor mats |
S |
S |
S |
| Unwoven cloth interior carpeting |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior features: Storage |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Double center console box with lid |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear center armrest with 2 cup holders |
-- |
S |
S |
| Front door storage pockets with bottle holders |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear doors bottle holders |
S |
S |
S |
| Glove compartment |
S |
S |
S |
| Lock for glove compartement |
-- |
S |
S |
| Driver’s side seat back pocket |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front cupholders |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior features: Instrument Panel |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Tri-mode electroluminescent gauges |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Ignition key illumination |
S |
S |
S |
| Silver meter set |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Tachometer |
S |
S |
S |
| Engine coolant temperature gauge |
S |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for oil pressure, check engine, low washer fluid, low fuel level and door ajar |
S |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for airbags |
S |
S |
S |
| Trip computer with fuel economy/range, and average speed data |
-- |
S |
S |
|
| Interior features: Safety and Security |
GX |
GS |
GT |
| Dual front airbags |
S |
S |
S |
| Side airbags |
S |
S |
S |
| Side curtain airbags |
S |
S |
S |
| Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system |
S |
S |
S |
| Anti-theft alarm system |
-- |
-- |
S |
| Whiplash-reducing adjustable front seat head restraints |
S |
S |
S |
| Adjustable rear seat headrests |
S |
S |
S |
| Adjustable front safety belt anchors |
S |
S |
S |
| Integrated child seat anchor brackets |
S |
S |
S |
| 3-point rear safety belts |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioners and load limiters |
S |
S |
S |
| Child-proof door locks |
S |
S |
S |
|
