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MAZDA


2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 i SV 4-Door
2010 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN DX 5-Spd MT
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN S
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA Base 5-Spd MT
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Base Price MSRP
$15,295
$15,655
$17,735
$15,450
Destination Charge
$750
$710
$750
$750
Engine
2.0L I4
1.8L I4
2.5L I5
1.8L I4
Engine Cylinders
4
4
5
4
Engine Displacement
1991
1799
2480
1798
Valves
16
16
20
16
Valve Configuration
Dual Overhead Cam
Single Overhead Cam
Dual Overhead Cam
Dual Overhead Cam
Horsepower @ RPM
148@6500
140@6300
170@5700
132@6000
Torque @ RPM
135@4500
128@4300
177@4250
128@4200
Driveline
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission (Automatic/Manual)
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Transmission Speed
5
5
5
5
Brake System (front)
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brake System (rear)
Disc
Drum
Disc
Drum
4 Wheel ABS Brakes
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Electronic Brake Assistance
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Suspension (Front)
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Suspension (Rear)
Independent
Independent
Independent
Semi-Independent
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Steering System
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Steering Diameter Left
35.8
34.8
35.8
35.6
Steering Diameter Right
35.8
34.8
35.8
35.6
Variable Assisted Steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Fuel System
Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected
Fuel Economy City (mpg)
25.0
26.0
22.0
26.0
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg)
33.0
34.0
30.0
35.0
Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
28.0
29.0
25.0
30.0
Fuel Capacity (gal)
14.5
13.2
14.5
13.2
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag Cutoff Switch
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Side Head Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seat Belt Height Adjuster
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seat Belt Pretensioner
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
3 Point Center Seat Belt
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Automatic Locking Retractor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Side Guard Door Beams
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
AM/FM Radio
Standard
Optional
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Optional
Standard
Standard
CD Changer
Optional
Not Listed
Not Listed
Optional
Remote Decklid or Tailgate Release
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Fuel Door Release
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
Optional
Front Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Second Row Folding Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tilt Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telescopic Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Cargo Net
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Interior Auto Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Front Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Rear Wiper
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Room (inches)
38.9
39.4
38.5
38.8
Second Row Head Room (inches)
37.5
37.4
37.2
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (inches)
54.9
53.7
54.8
54.8
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)
54.0
52.4
53.1
54.6
Front Hiproom (inches)
53.7
51.9
Not Listed
53.0
Second Row Hiproom (inches)
52.2
51.0
Not Listed
43.9
Front Leg Room (inches)
42.0
42.2
41.2
41.7
Second Row Leg Room (inches)
36.2
34.6
35.4
36.3
Length (inches)
180.7
177.3
179.3
178.7
Width (inches)
69.1
69.0
70.1
69.3
Height (inches)
57.9
56.5
57.4
57.7
Wheelbase (inches)
103.9
106.3
101.5
102.4
Track Width (front)
60.4
59.0
60.6
60.3
Track Width (rear)
59.8
60.2
59.8
60.4
Ground Clearance (inches)
4.7
Not Listed
5.4
5.8
Weight Distribution AT (Front)
60
Not Applicable
60
Not Applicable
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)
60
Not Applicable
60
Not Applicable
Weight Distribution MT (Front)
60
60
59
Not Listed
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)
60
60
59
Not Listed
Seating
5
5
5
5
Doors
4
4
4
4
MFR Passenger Volume
94.1
90.9
91.0
92.0
MFR Cargo Volume
11.8
12.0
16.0
12.3
Curb Weight Automatic (lbs)
2928
Not Applicable
3285
Not Applicable
Curb Weight Manual (lbs)
2868
2630
3230
2723
Basic (months)
36
36
36
36
Basic (miles)
36000
36000
36000
36000
Powertrain (months)
60
60
60
60
Powertrain (miles)
60000
60000
60000
60000
Anti-Corrosion (months)
60
60
144
60
Anti Corrosion (miles)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

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