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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport Comparisons
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Year
2008
Make
Mazda
Model
MAZDA3
Trim
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Hatchback
- S Grand Touring FWD L4
- S Sport FWD L4
- S Touring FWD L4
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Sedan
- I Sport FWD L4
- I Touring FWD L4
- S Grand Touring FWD L4
- S Sport FWD L4
- S Touring FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport
Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
MSRP
$17,535.00
$17,670.00
$17,760.00
$16,995.00
Destination
$670.00
$675.00
$670.00
$645.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Mazda MAZDA3 S Sport
Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Standard Engine
2.3L 156hp I4
2L 138hp I4
1.8L 140hp I4
2.5L 170hp H4
Horsepower
156 @ 6500 RPM
138 @ 6000 RPM
140 @ 6300 RPM
170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
150 @ 4500 RPM
136 @ 4600 RPM
128 @ 4300 RPM
170 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2260
1975
1799
2457
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.4 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.4
3.9 X 3.1
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
10.1:1
10.5:1
10.0:1
Fuel Economy
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
City (mpg)
22
25
25
20
Highway (mpg)
29
33
36
27
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2905.7
2894.7
2751.4
3053.4
Wheelbase (in.)
103.9
104.3
106.3
103.1
Length (in.)
177.6
177.4
176.7
180.3
Width (in.)
69.1
69.9
69
68.5
Height (in.)
57.7
58.3
56.5
58.1
Track Front (in.)
60.2
60.2
59
58.9
Track Rear (in.)
59.6
60.1
60.2
58.9
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.1
40
39.4
40.3
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.4
37.6
37.4
37.6
Front Legroom (in.)
41.1
43.5
42.2
43.5
Rear Legroom (in.)
36.3
35
34.6
33.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.9
55.6
53.7
54.8
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54
55.1
52.4
53.2
Front Hip Room (in.)
53.8
54.2
51.9
53.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
52.5
54
51
53.3
Payload & Towing
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
94.3
97.9
90.9
94.4
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
Tires
205/55R16
205/55R16
205/55R16
205/55R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
Std.
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Radio
AM/FM
satellite
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Hyundai Elantra SE
Honda Civic LX
Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Hyundai Elantra SE
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Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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