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 8.4
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Overall Ratings
- Some of the competition may be more comfortable, but this car otherwise finds itself as best-in-class quality for performance and design.
8.3 / 10 Dynamics
8.0 / 10
Engine Performance- 2.3L four offers more performance than many competitors at the expense of some mileage
8.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- Five-speed automatic has functional sport mode which works well
8.0 / 10 Brake Performance- Short stops from 60, consistent pedal feel
9.0 / 10
Steering Perfomance- Mazda does steering right -- better weight, feedback and response than any car in the class
9.0 / 10 Handling- Best in class balance and grip
8.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- More fun than any other economy car
8.5 / 10 Comfort
8.0 / 10 Ride Comfort- Good, but with a touch of sportiness
8.5 / 10 Wind Noise- No excessive wind noise
9.0 / 10 Road Noise- No excessive road noise
8.5 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Good seat comfort, easy ingress/egress
9.0 / 10 Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Rear seat offers adult-sized space
8.0 / 10 Driving Position- Very adjustable seat, good view
8.3 / 10 Function
7.0 / 10
Headlight Illumination- Adequate headlamp illumination
8.0 / 10 Visibility- Sedan shape allows remarkably good sight lines
8.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Three binnacle, four gauge layout works well
8.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Three knobs look good and function well
8.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Center-mounted volume a bit odd, but once adjusted to its controls, all are excellent
8.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Nice detail work on features like dash illumination
9.0 / 10 Interior Storage- Huge (deep) glove box is a plus
9.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Lots of bins, nooks and crannies
9.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- Folding rear seats offer huge expanding cargo area
9.0 / 10 Cupholders- Plenty of cupholders
8.7 / 10 Design/Build Quality
8.5 / 10 Exterior Design- Modern sedan shape is functional and looks great
8.5 / 10 Interior Design- Gorgeous colors, layout
9.0 / 10 Interior Materials- Best materials in the class
9.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- Best control feel in the class
8.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- The 3 feels exceptionally tight
9.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Construction quality is top notch
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Ratings |
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