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Mazda MAZDA3 vs Saab 9-3
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Pretty similar to the Audi, but better handling, more pickup, and overall more comfortable
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Ranked 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD worse.
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2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
Powertrain
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
19 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
29 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume
12.7 gal
16.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Power
250 hp @ 5,000 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Airbags
Standard
--
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
CD Player
--
Standard
CD Changer
--
Standard
Radio
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Driver Power Seats
Standard
Standard
Passenger Power Seats
--
Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating
5 seats
4 seats
Front Legroom
42.3 in
42.3 in
Back Legroom
35.1 in
35.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume
13.2 cu ft
15 cu ft
Maximum Payload
915 lbs
--
Maximum Towing Capacity
--
3,500 lbs
Exterior
Length
183.5 in
182.9 in
Width
70.7 in
70.9 in
Height
56.9 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
105.3 in
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Exterior Colors
Zircon Sand Metallic
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Aero
Exterior Colors
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Black
Carbon Gray Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Java Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Laser Red
Nocturne Blue Metallic
Oak Metallic
Option Packages
Navigation Radio
Navigation W/Bose Audio
Premium PKG
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