Comparing the 2023 Mazda3 GX vs 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF GS P

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2023 Mazda3 GX

MSRP starting at:

$23,795

GX Manual FWD
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2023 Mazda MX-5 RF GS P

MSRP starting at:

$42,895

GS-P Manual

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $23,795 $42,895
EPA Classification Compact Cars Two Seaters
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.7 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.4 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 6000 181 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 150 @ 4000 151 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 5 2
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Cars Two Seaters
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.7 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.4 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.7 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.4 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 6000 181 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 150 @ 4000 151 @ 4000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 6 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.36 5.09
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95 2.99
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30 2.04
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03 1.59
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84 1.29
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.68 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38 4.70
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.85 2.87
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100 100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.7
Front Head Room (in) 38 36.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.3 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.7 52.2
Front Hip Room (in) 54.6 52
Second Head Room (in) 37.3
Second Leg Room (in) 35.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes (Option) N/A Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Rear Wheel Drive N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Convertible Hardtop N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard N/A
Heated Mirrors N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Head Air Bag Standard N/A
Rear Head Air Bag Standard N/A
Child Safety Locks Standard N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
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