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2008 MAZDA3 S Grand Touring Sedan Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring Sedan specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Research

2008 Mazda MAZDA3

MSRP Range:$19,165 - $20,595  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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2,260 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.5 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder L3V
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
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Power: 116 kW , 156 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 150 ft lb , 203 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Stability control
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
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Body side molding
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 177.6, overall width (inches): 69.1, overall height (inches): 57.7, wheelbase (inches): 103.9, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 59.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.1
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Front fog lights
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Projector beam lens Xenon bulb headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob, piano black on doors and piano black on dashboard
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Mica paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,906
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior Hide
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12v power outlet: front and 1
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Air conditioning with climate control
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Roof antenna
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Peripheral anti-theft protection
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Front ashtray
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Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.5
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clock
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Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
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Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature
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Floor mats
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Sports heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and three adjustments, sports heated passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Headlight control with dusk sensor
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.4, front hip room (inches): 53.8, rear hip room (inches): 52.5, front leg room (inches): 41.1, rear leg room (inches): 36.3, front shoulder room (inches): 54.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 54.0 and interior volume (cu ft): 94.3
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Rear seat center armrest
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Remote trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Alcantara seat upholstery with additional leather
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Seating: five seats
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Front side airbag
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Six speaker(s)
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Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
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Tachometer
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter
 
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