Mazda 3 MPS (2012) price & specs
MPS
Overview
The 2012 Mazda 3 MPS is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd July 2009 classified as a BK. The Mazda 3 is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $39,490 before on-road costs.
This Mazda 3 is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 190 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the Mazda 3 MPS uses 9.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 235g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 606km per full tank
The Mazda 3 measures 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4505mm (177.4 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1456kg (3209.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mazda 3 MPS comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Mazda 3 MPS has a 120mm ground clearance with a 900kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,505 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 235
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 87.5
Engine (cc): 2261
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Disi
Engine (L): 2.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 94.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 606
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 377
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 18
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: C1
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1535
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 57.5
Overall Height (mm): 1460
Overall Length (in): 177.4
Overall Length (mm): 4505
Overall Width (in): 69.7
Overall Width (mm): 1770
Rear Track (in): 59.8
Rear Track (mm): 1520
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 987
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 953
Front Hip Room (in): 53.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1364
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1326
Front Leg Room (in): 42.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1068
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 919
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1371
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1984
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1456
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3210
Audio System
Brand Name: Bose
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
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