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2012 Mazda Mazda3 s Touring 4DR 5AT

The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 s Touring 4DR 5AT is a 167-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a 5-speed electronically-controlled sport automatic and front-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder (MZR L5X) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT); aluminum block and head; sequential multi-port fuel injection
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (PZEV: 167 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm) rpm
Redline6,200 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC; 16 valves (4 per cylinder); chain-driven; VVT
Bore and Stroke89.0 x 100.0 mm (3.50 x 3.94 in)
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port electronic fuel injection (MFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed electronically-controlled Sport automatic with manual mode (FN5A-EL)
1st Gear3.62 (35 mph **)
2nd Gear1.925 (66 mph **)
3rd Gear1.285 (99 mph **)
4th Gear0.933 (136 mph **)
5th Gear0.692 (183 mph **)
Reverse3.405
Final Drive3.652
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut; coil springs; gas-filled shock absorbers; front stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent E-type multi-link; coil springs; gas-filled shock absorbers; rear stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Rear Stabilizer BarYes
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.81" ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc11.02" solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0-in. (alloy)
Wheels Rear17 x 7.0-in. (alloy)
Tires FrontP205/50R17 all-season; 32 psi
Tires RearP205/50R17 all-season; 32 psi
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.9 in
Width69.1 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Front Track60.2 in
Rear Track59.6 in
Ground Clearance4.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)60% / 40%
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear36.2 in
Shoulder Room Front54.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
Hip Room Rear52.2 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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