Auto loans: 2012 Mazda Speed 3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.4 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
- 11.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Mazda Speed 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.
2012 Mazda Speed 3 specs
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.95 |
2012 Mazda Speed 3: every figure
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,990 |
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 2012 Mazda Speed 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.
The 2012 Mazda Speed 3: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Mazda Speed 3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2012 Mazda Speed 3 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the Speed 3
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
The 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 6-speed manual, drives it. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 11.4 L/100 km combined: about 34 litres every 300 km. That works out to about $19.95 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space, size and seats
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. EPA lists 481 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the Speed 3 tells you more than any review. Rent the Speed 3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.95 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
When you know your dates
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2012 Mazda Speed 3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Mazda Speed 3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Mazda Speed 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Mazda Speed 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Mazda Speed 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 2012 Mazda Speed 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 2012 Mazda Speed 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Mazda Speed 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3990.00.
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.