Mazda 3 Hatchback is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2015 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 155 to 184 horsepower. Mazda 3 Hatchback has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 3 Hatchback has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2852 - 3016 lbs.
2015 3 Hatchback seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 3 Hatchback ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 20.2 cu. ft.
Trim | 2015 3 i Sport | 2015 3 i Touring | 2015 3 i Grand Touring | 2015 3 s Touring | 2015 3 s Grand Touring |
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Starging MSRP | $18,945 | $20,095 | $23,245 | $24,345 | $25,545 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.5L Inline-4 | 2.5L Inline-4 |
HP | 155 hp | 155 hp | 155 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Highway | 40 MPG | 40 MPG | 40 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG |
Combined | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG |
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2015 3 Hatchback comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $944 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, 3 Hatchback has a class-leading fuel economy of 33 mpg.
2015 3 Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ninety-seven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Mazda, which by itself is a relatively high number.