Neo Activematic
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

The 2012 Mazda 3 Neo Activematic is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd April 2009. The Mazda 3 is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $22,330 before on-road costs.
This Mazda 3 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 108 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 182 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the Mazda 3 Neo Activematic uses 8.2L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 193g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 671km per full tank
The Mazda 3 measures 1470mm (57.9 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1755mm (69.1 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1292kg (2848.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mazda 3 Neo Activematic comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Mazda 3 Neo Activematic has a 118mm ground clearance with a 900kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,580 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,755 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
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2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 193
Bore Engine: 87.5
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Mzr-2.0
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 83.1
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Main Type: Total
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 671
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 417
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 147
Maximum Power (kW): 108
Maximum Torque (Nm): 182
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Driven Wheels: Front
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Code: Activematic
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 430
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1535
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Overall Height (in): 57.9
Overall Height (mm): 1470
Overall Length (in): 180.3
Overall Length (mm): 4580
Overall Width (in): 69.1
Overall Width (mm): 1755
Rear Track (in): 59.8
Rear Track (mm): 1520
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
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
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
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
External Colour: Silver
Type: Mica
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1984
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1292
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2848
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Aux Jack (Front): yes
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Number of Speakers: 6
Location (12V): Front
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Location: Front
Location: Front And Rear
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Type: Manual
Operation: Remote
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
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