Certified Pre-Owned: 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.
- 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.
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.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Mazda 3?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Mazda 3 for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2012 Mazda 3 before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the 3
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 7.4 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 22 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $114.70. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,125 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
What to expect from the 3
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. For luggage, 481 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Try the 3 on your commute, then decide. Drive the 3 on your commute before you commit to it. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting.
Get an offer
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.
Find me this car
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.