Auto loans: 2011 Mazda 3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.5 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.5 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Mazda 3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Mazda 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.18 | $13.64 | $14.88 | $15.81 |
2011 Mazda 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,636 | $2,728 | $2,976 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Mazda 3
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2011 Mazda 3
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2011 Mazda 3 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2011 Mazda 3 before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 8.5 L/100 km combined, it needs around 26 litres for a 300 km round trip. That works out to about $13.18 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the 3
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
Rent the 3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the 3 for a week and see how it fits your life. Drive the 3 on your commute before you commit to it.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $131.80 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Mazda 3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Mazda 3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Mazda 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Mazda 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Mazda 3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Mazda 3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Mazda 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2011 Mazda 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2636.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.