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2023 Mazda Mazda3

2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD

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What the 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback adds over the 2.5 S

Spec2.5 S2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback
Front brake diameter279.9 mm294.9 mm
Cargo volume behind 2nd row13.2 cu-ft20.1 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)3126 lbs3300 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3126 lbs3300 lbs
Fuel tank capacity13.2 gal12.7 gal
Third-row headroom37.3 in37.2 in
MPG (city)28 mpg26 mpg
MPG (combined)31 mpg29 mpg
MPG (highway)37 mpg33 mpg
Overall height56.9 in56.7 in
Overall length183.5 in175.6 in
Third-row shoulder room53.5 in53.4 in
Tire size205/60R16P215/45R18
Total interior volume92.8 cu-ft92.7 cu-ft
Final drive ratio3.43.9
Wheel diameter16 in18 in
Wheel width6.5 in7 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 8-way Driver Power seat w/ power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Front grille - gloss black finish, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Interior trim with bright finish - IP decoration panel, steering wheel switch, inner handles, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, P215/45R18 all-season tires, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Seat material - leather (black or white), Seat material - leather (red), Side mirrors - black-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Side mirrors - body-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning, Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest), Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger), Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder, Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter294.9 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter264.9 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row20.1 cu-ft
Total interior volume92.7 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandMazda Connected Services

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance5.5 in
Overall height56.7 in
Overall length175.6 in
Overall width70.7 in
Wheelbase107.3 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2488 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC with Cylinder Deactivation
Valve configuration4 valves per cylinder, Variable-Valve Timing

Engine Output

Horsepower191 hp
Torque186 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)26 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity12.7 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38 in
Third-row headroom37.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom42.3 in
Third-row legroom35.1 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.7 in
Third-row shoulder room53.4 in

Steering

Steering typeRack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)17.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent, MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeTorsion Beam

Tires

Tire sizeP215/45R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.9
Transmission speeds6
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3300 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3300 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety24 std · 0 opt

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function
  • Smart Brake Support with pedestrian detection (SBS)
  • Advanced dual front air bags
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
  • Rearview camera

Infotainment9 std · 0 opt

  • Mazda Connected Services - Mazda Connect Wi-Fi
  • 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics
  • 8.8" full-color center display
  • AM/FM/HD Radio®
  • Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • Push button start
  • 12-volt power outlet
  • Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
  • Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control

Seating9 std · 0 opt

  • 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory
  • Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
  • 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 5-passenger seating capacity
  • 60/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
  • 8-way Driver Power seat w/ power lumbar support

Interior19 std · 0 opt

  • 7-inch LCD meter display
  • Assist handles - (4)
  • Coat hooks (2) Rear
  • Gear selector - leather-wrapped
  • Interior trim with bright finish - IP decoration panel, steering wheel switch, inner handles
  • Map lights (LED)

Exterior20 std · 1 opt

  • Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
  • 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish
  • Brake light - center high-mount
  • Dual exhaust outlets
  • Front grille - gloss black finish
  • Headlights - LED with manual-leveling

Powertrain4 std · 1 opt

  • i-ACTIV AWD optional
  • Front Wheel Drive
  • SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation
  • SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
  • SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

  • Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
  • Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
  • Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
  • Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo Cover (Hatchback)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Mazda3. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback add over the 2.5 S?

Against the 2.5 S, 25 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.