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Mazda Mazda3 Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2015)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,700 mm
Length 4,580 mm 4,460 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,796 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,455 mm
Curb Weight 1,323 kg 1,322 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 50 L
Headroom, Row 1 980 mm 980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,453 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,410 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,072 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 955 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,382 mm 1,382 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,359 mm 1,359 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 909 mm
Total Legroom 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 351 L 572 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 351 L 1,334 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

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2015 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim i SV i Sport i Touring i Grand Touring s Touring s Grand Touring
Standard Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires215/45WR18 tires215/45WR18 tires

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2015 Mazda Mazda3 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim i Sport i Touring i Grand Touring s Touring s Grand Touring
Standard Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4000
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires215/45WR18 tires215/45WR18 tires

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2014 If you're looking for the quickest car in this segment, you're going to want something with a turbocharger. A MazdaSpeed3 will arrive in a few years to take on the Ford Focus ST, Subaru WRX, and Volkswagen GTI. Among compact cars aimed at a broad audience, though, the Mazda3 s is perhaps the quickest. The 184-horsepower 2.5-liter engine can get the car's 3,002 lbs. from a rest to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds. The Ford Focus, with a peakier 160-horsepower engine to motivate a similar curb weight, is only slightly quicker than the 155-horsepower Mazda3 i. Reviewers typically wish for more power from both. The 3,348-pound, 184-horsepower Dodge Dart GT and 3,122-pound, 201-horsepower Kia Forte SX come closer to the big-engined Mazda. This said, the Mazda3 doesn't feel as quick as it is, likely because the engine is smooth (if satisfyingly snarly high in its range) and builds power very linearly. Compared to the similarly powerful 2.4-liter in the Dodge Dart GT, there's more torque (185 vs. 171 lb-ft) at a lower peak (3,250 vs. 4,800 rpm). Later the Mazda3 s will also be available with a six-speed manual (already standard with the base engine). This combination won't be as quick, if the Mazda6 is any guide, but it should be even more engaging. The latest Mazda shifters have an excellent mechanical feel. You feel like you're operating a well-engineered piece of machinery. With other manual shifters you all too often feel like you're pushing cables through a tube, which is essentially what you are doing. Currently the larger four is only offered with a manually-shiftable six-speed automatic. Compared to other automatics, though, the Mazda's is about as good as they get, with intelligent logic (you'll rarely feel a need for the paddles), quick responses (with an upcoming caveat), and smooth shifts. At lower speeds a conventional torque converter buffers the engine and transmission, but otherwise this task is managed by a multi-plate clutch, improving efficiency and lending the transmission the crisper character of an automated manual. And that caveat? Well, in normal mode the powertrain doesn't feel all that quick to respond to the throttle. This is because it has been tuned to achieve those excellent EPA ratings. Fix this by hitting a sport button just ahead of the shifter. The downside: in sport mode the transmission doesn't shift into as high a gear around town, so using it all the time will harm mpg. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

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2015 Mazda Mazda3 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan i SV 16,945 16,474 820
4dr Sedan i Sport 18,445 17,655 820
4dr Sedan i Touring 19,595 18,753 820
4dr Sedan i Grand Touring 22,745 21,761 820
4dr Sedan s Touring 23,845 22,814 820
4dr Sedan s Grand Touring 25,045 23,961 820
4dr Hatch i Sport 18,945 18,131 820
4dr Hatch i Touring 20,095 19,231 820
4dr Hatch i Grand Touring 23,245 22,241 820
4dr Hatch s Touring 24,345 23,290 820
4dr Hatch s Grand Touring 25,545 24,438 820

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