2008 MAZDA3 4-Door
  i Sport i Touring s Sport s Touring s Grand
Touring
 
MSRP starting at $14,530 $16,890 $18,070 $19,060 $20,530
PERFORMANCE
Engine Type Type-LFX 2.0L DOHC
16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
Type-L3X 2.3L DOHC
16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT and balance shafts (2)
Horsepower 148 @ 6500 rpm (PZEV = 144 @ 6500 rpm) 156 @ 6500 rpm (PZEV = 151 @ 6500 rpm)
Torque (lb.-ft.) 135 @ 4500 rpm (PZEV = 132 @ 4500 rpm) 150 @ 4500 rpm (PZEV = 149 @ 4500 rpm)
Redline 6,500 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Type FWD
Transmission (MT) 5-speed manual
Transmission (AT) 4-speed electronically-controlled Sport AT (FN) 5-speed electronically-controlled Sport AT (FN5)
SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-link (E-type), coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Telescopic, double acting
Steering Type Rack-and-pinion with variable assist
Braking System Available: Power assist; Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist Standard: Power assist; Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist
Front Brakes 10.9 inches (2.0L) Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes 10.4 inches (2.0L) Solid discs