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Mazda3 Sport is a standard-setting vehicle that brings together exhilarating driving performance, emotional styling and high levels of craftsmanship. Mazda3 Sport makes no compromises on sophisticated and unique styling and functionality.
The Mazda3 Sport takes these attributes to a new level, offering already improved torque characteristics, exterior styling enhancements, fit-and-finish and interior trim revisions.
| 2008 Mazda3 Sport Specifications |
|
| Engine |
| Type |
2.3L Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve gear |
DOHC 16-valve |
| Displacement |
2260 cc |
| Bore and stroke |
87.5 x 94.0 mm |
| Compression ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Horsepower, SAE net* |
156 @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque, SAE net lb. ft. |
150 @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel system |
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Recommended fuel |
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: 5-speed Sport mode AT with overdrive |
| Transmission |
5MT |
5AT Sport |
| Gear ratios: 1st |
3.307 |
3.620 |
| 2nd |
1.842 |
1.925 |
| 3rd |
1.310 |
1.285 |
| 4th |
0.970 |
0.933 |
| 5th |
0.755 |
0.692 |
| Reverse |
3.166 |
3.405 |
| Final drive |
4.105 |
3.863 |
|
| Electrical System |
| Type |
12 Volt |
| Battery |
80D26L |
| Alternator |
12 Volt - 90 amp |
| Starter |
1.4kW |
| 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
(EBFD) |
| Wheels |
16” alloy wheels (GS)
17” alloy wheels (GT) |
| Tires |
205/55R16 all-season tires (GS)
205/50R17 all-season tires (GT) |
| Curb weight (kg) |
1,325kg (MT) / 1,349kg (AT) without A/C
1,337kg (MT) / 1,361kg (AT) with A/C |
|
| Capacities |
| Seating |
5 |
| Washer fluid tank |
4.0L |
| Fuel tank |
55L |
| Crankcase |
3.8L |
| Coolant capacity |
7.5L |
|
| External Dimensions (mm) |
| Wheelbase |
2,640 |
| Track (fr/rr) |
1,530 / 1,515 |
| Overall length |
4,485 |
| Overall width |
1,755 |
| Overall height |
1,465 |
| Ground clearance |
145 |
|
| Internal Dimensions (mm) |
| Headroom(fr/rr) |
994 mm / 976 mm (without Moonroof)
971 mm / 974 mm (with Moonroof) |
| Legroom (fr/rr) |
1,065 mm / 922 mm |
| Shoulder room (fr/rr) |
1,394 mm / 1,371 mm |
| Passenger volume |
2698.6L |
| Trunk room capacity |
484.2L |
| Trunk room capacity (rear seats folded) |
1240.3
L |
| Total interior volume |
3,182.8L |
|
| Fuel Economy Ratings** |
|
5MT |
5AT |
| City |
9.2L/100km |
9.4L/100km |
| Highway |
6.7L/100km |
6.9L/100km |
|
| Estimated Performance Data |
| Top Speed (km/h) |
188 (with speed limiter) |
|
| *Horsepower calculated using SAE method, revised August 2004. |
| **Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. |
| 2008 Mazda3 Sport Features |
|
| S=Standard O=Optional LP=Luxury Package |
|
| Engineering Features |
GS |
GT |
| 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
S |
S |
| 5-speed manual transmission |
S |
S |
| 5-speed Sport mode automatic transmission |
O |
O |
| Power-assisted ventilated front and rear disc brakes |
S |
S |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBFD |
S |
S |
| Front wheel drive |
S |
S |
| Rack and pinion steering with variable power assist |
S |
S |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar |
S |
S |
| Side door impact protection beams |
S |
S |
|
| Tires and Wheels |
GS |
GT |
| 16’ alloy wheels |
S |
-- |
| 205/55R16 all-season tires |
S |
-- |
| 17’ alloy wheels |
-- |
S |
| 205/50R17 all-season tires |
-- |
S |
| Temporary spare tire |
S |
S |
|
| Exterior Features |
GS |
GT |
| Body coloured outer door handles |
S |
S |
| Body coloured protective bodyside mouldings |
S |
S |
| Sporty bumpers |
S |
S |
| Side sills extensions |
S |
S |
| Body coloured front grille |
S |
S |
| Body coloured rear spoiler |
-- |
S |
| Body coloured manual remote-control door mirrors |
S |
-- |
| Body coloured power operated, heated door mirrors |
-- |
S |
| Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers |
S |
S |
| Rear window defroster |
S |
S |
| Sporty exhaust outlet garnish |
S |
S |
| Auto light control |
S |
S |
| Sporty fog lights |
S |
S |
| Halogen headlamps |
S |
S |
| Xenon (HID) headlamps with manual leveling |
-- |
LP |
| LED “Hanabi” Tail Lamps |
-- |
S |
| White side turn markers |
S |
S |
| Roof Rack mounting hardware |
S |
S |
| Intermittent rear wiper |
S |
S |
|
| Audio System |
GS |
GT |
| AM/FM CD player with clock and 4 speakers |
S |
-- |
| AM/FM CD player with clock, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters |
-- |
S |
| 6-Disc in-dash CD changer |
-- |
LP |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
S |
S |
| Auxiliary input |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features |
GS |
GT |
| Air conditioning |
O |
S |
| Micron air filter |
O |
S |
| Automatic climate control |
-- |
LP |
| Exterior temperature gauge |
S |
S |
| Steering wheel-mounted cruise control |
-- |
S |
| Tilt steering wheel |
S |
S |
| Telescopic steering wheel |
S |
S |
| Internal fuel door release |
S |
S |
| Power door locks |
S |
S |
| Central locking switch on driver and front passenger doors |
S |
S |
| Keyless entry with 2 action unlock feature (2 key fobs) |
S |
S |
| Illuminated entry |
S |
S |
| Power windows with driver’s one-touch down feature |
S |
S |
| Power window switch (driver side only) illumination |
S |
S |
| Mechanical dial type HVAC controls |
S |
S |
| Rear heater ducts |
S |
S |
| Trunk/ cargo light |
S |
S |
| Covered driver and passenger vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
| Passenger assist grips (3) |
S |
S |
| Coat hooks (2) |
S |
S |
| Front ashtray and cigarette lighter |
S |
S |
| 12V power outlet |
S |
S |
| Driver-side footrest |
S |
S |
| Day/night rearview mirror |
S |
S |
| Dual front cupholders |
S |
S |
| Map Lamps |
S |
S |
| Power glass moonroof |
-- |
O |
| Interior Features: Seating and Trim |
GS |
GT |
| Sport type cloth seats |
S |
S |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats |
-- |
S |
| Leather seats |
-- |
LP |
| Reclining front bucket seats with thigh support |
S |
S |
| Adjustable driver’s seat lifter and lumbar support |
S |
S |
| 60/40 split double fold-down rear seatback |
S |
S |
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel |
-- |
S |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob |
-- |
S |
| Silver finish on inner door handle |
S |
S |
| Carbon-like finish on center panel |
S |
S |
| Molded cloth door trim |
S |
S |
| Molded leather-like door trim |
-- |
LP |
| Custom fitted floor mats |
S |
S |
| Unwoven cloth interior carpeting |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Storage |
GS |
GT |
| Cargo management system |
S |
S |
| Double center console box with lid |
S |
S |
| Rear center armrest with 2 cupholders |
S |
S |
| Front door storage pockets with bottle holders |
S |
S |
| Rear door bottle holders |
S |
S |
| Glove compartment (lockable) |
S |
S |
| Driver’s side seatback pocket |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Instrument Panel |
GS |
GT |
| Tri-mode electroluminescent gauges |
S |
S |
| Ignition key illumination |
S |
S |
| Tachometer |
S |
S |
| Engine coolant temperature gauge |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for oil pressure, check engine, low washer fluid, low fuel level and door ajar |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for airbags |
S |
S |
| Trip computer with fuel economy, speed, and distance data |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Safety and Security |
GS |
GT |
| Dual front airbags |
S |
S |
| Front side airbags |
S |
S |
| Side air curtain |
S |
S |
| Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system |
S |
S |
| Anti-theft alarm system |
-- |
S |
| Whiplash-reducing adjustable front seat head restraints |
S |
S |
| Adjustable rear seat headrests |
S |
S |
| Adjustable front safety belt anchors |
S |
S |
| Integrated child seat anchor brackets |
S |
S |
| 3-point rear safety belts |
S |
S |
| Driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioners and load limiters |
S |
S |
| Child-proof door locks |
S |
S |
|
