1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Hatchback
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-3 ABS 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 at the Mazda-Museum Augsburg by Tobias ToMar Maier, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-3 ABS 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Hatchback is a 130-hp 1.8-liter V6 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,995 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 115 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The MX-3 measures 165.7 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,995 ($33,726 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC 24-valve V6 (K8-DE) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 115 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 33.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.1 in |
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Rivals to the 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-3.
57 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-3
Owner Complaints
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-3 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 MAZDA MX-3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.