Petrol

2008 Mazda 3

The 2008 Mazda 3 is a sedan. It has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 148 hp (110 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.0 seconds and top speed is 120 mph (193 km/h).

2008 Mazda 3
2008
Year
2,000 cc
Engine
148 hp
Power
Automatic (S4)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Mazda Model 3
Year 2008 Version / Trim Mazda 2008 3
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Black Mica, Marble White, Velocity Red Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Titanium Gray Metallic, Winning Blue Metallic, Galaxy Gray Mica, Copper Red Mica
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Japan
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic (S4)
Engine 2.0L 4-cyl Engine Size 2,000 cc
Power 148 hp / 110 kW Torque 196 Nm / 145 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 8.0 sec Top Speed 120 mph (193 km/h)
Fuel Economy 23 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,640 mm Kerb Weight 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS

Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 148 hp is 46% less than the average 2008 sedan (272 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.8 seconds slower than average, and it is 22% lighter than the typical sedan.

2008 Mazda 3Average 2008 sedansDifference
Power 148 hp 272 hp (99 cars) -46%
Torque 196 Nm 336 Nm (99 cars) -42%
0–60 mph 8.0 s 7.2 s (98 cars) +12%
Top speed 120 mph 136 mph (98 cars) -12%
Kerb weight 1,250 kg 1,602 kg (117 cars) -22%
Engine size 2,000 cc 3,309 cc (117 cars) -40%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 Mazda 3.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2008 Mazda 3 148 hp 8.0 s 1,250 kg
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 148 hp 7.5 s 1,350 kg
2008 Nissan Sentra 149 hp 10.5 s 1,285 kg
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 150 hp 9.0 s 1,280 kg
2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan 143 hp 9.8 s 1,205 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE MAZDA 3

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Spare Tyre