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Reviews homepage -> Mazda reviews -> 2009 Mazda 3 -> £18,025 on-the-road (hatchback and saloon price the same). technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 128
0-62 mph (seconds): 10.4

Urban mpg: 30.4
Extra urban mpg: 52.3
Combined mpg: 41.5
CO2 (g/km): 159


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4490
Height (mm): 1470


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Max. power (bhp): 149 at 6200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 141 at 4500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: MacPherson strut with coil spring.

Rear: Multi-link design.

Steering: Speed-sensitive electrohydraulic power steering.

Brakes: Disc brakes all round. Anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) with Emergency Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), traction control (TCS) and Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS).

Wheels: 17-inch alloys.

Tyres: 205/50 R17.







 

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