The Mazda 3 Hatchback isn't necessarily going to win any beauty contests, but we think it's a handsome car to look at, and we appreciate its sculpted lines. The Carbon Edition model adds some spice to an otherwise mature look. Standard exterior features include LED head-, tail-, and daytime running lights, rain-sensing window wipers, and body-colored dual folding power side mirrors with integrated turn signals. All models have a rear roof spoiler, too. Preferred models and above add a power sliding-glass moonroof with a one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade. Turbo models also get a windshield wiper de-icer, and Turbo Premium Plus models feature a black aero roof spoiler, black front air dam, and front air guides. The base model rolls on 16-inch wheels, while the rest of the range gets 18-inch alloys.
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is a compact hatchback with similar dimensions to cars such as the Honda Civic Hatchback. The total length of the Mazda 3 Hatchback is 175.6 inches, and it has a width of 70.7 inches and a height of 56.7 inches. It rolls on a 107.3-inch wheelbase and has a front track of 61.7 inches and a rear track of 62.2 inches. A ground clearance of 5.5 inches is shared across the line. The Mazda 3 Hatchback weighs in at 3,022 lbs in its lightest, the FWD Premium with a manual transmission, while the top-spec Turbo models in AWD form weigh 3,383 lbs.
Mazda 3 Hatchback Trims | 2.5 S | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Carbon Edition | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus |
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Max Width | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
Length | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. | 175.6 in. |
Height | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. |
Mazda 3 Hatchback Trims | Curb Weight |
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2.5 S | 3,148 lbs. |
2.5 S Select | 3,148 lbs. |
2.5 S Preferred | 3,148 lbs. |
2.5 S Carbon Edition | 3,092 - 3,148 lbs. |
2.5 S Premium | 3,088 - 3,261 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo | 3,383 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 3,383 lbs. |
Front Tire | P205/60HR16 |
Rear Tire | P205/60HR16 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
Mazda is appealing to a more mature market with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, which shows in its exterior color palette. The base model is offered in Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Jet Black Mica for free, or Snowflake White Pearl Mica for an additional $395. The Select and Preferred get access to Soul Red Crystal Metallic ($595), Platinum Quartz Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic ($595). Carbon Edition models are exclusively offered in Polymetal Gray Metallic, but the color can also be had on Premium and Turbo models for $395, replacing Deep Crystal Blue Mica.