2008-2009 Mazda 3 Sedan
Compact Sedan
This model Mazda3 is a sedan that offers a good value of performance and practicality. It has sporty driving dynamics, and the 2.5-liter engine is one of the more powerful in the class. This sedan also offers good fuel economy with the Skyactiv motor rated at 28/40 mpg city/highway, and JD Power has recognized the Mazda3 in its long-term reliability study. This is likely why Consumer Reports recommended this model.


The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (20)
Man i Sport *Ltd Avail*
241,152,49i Sport
Sport *Ltd Avail*
47i Sport
i Touring *Ltd Avail
207,95,49i Touring Value
i Touring *Ltd Avail
88,47s Sport *Ltd Avail*
49i Touring Value
88,47s Sport
49s Sport *Ltd Avail*
88,47s Touring *Ltd Avail*
49,56s Sport
88,47s Touring
49s Touring *Ltd Avail*
88,47,56s Touring
s GT *Ltd Avail*
158,59,157,49,56,151s Grand Touring
s GT *Ltd Avail*
88,47s Grand Touring
Available packages (1)
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF, IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER & BOSE AUDIO PKG
interior sunshade equalizer door speakers pwr wooferAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend