Car leasing: 2012 Mazda 3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 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
- 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 Mazda 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 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 | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 175.5 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $12.09 | $13.02 | $13.64 | $14.88 | $15.81 |
2012 Mazda 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 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) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,125 | US$2,250 | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,418 | $2,604 | $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 2012 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.
The 2012 Mazda 3: before you buy
No 2012 Mazda 3 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. The 2012 Mazda 3 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 7.4 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $114.70 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,125 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The 3 in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA measures its luggage space at 481 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the 3 suits
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
Drive the 3 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Talk to a person
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Mazda 3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Mazda 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Mazda 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Mazda 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Mazda 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,125 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
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.