Lease takeover: 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.
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. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page helps you judge the 2012 Mazda 3 before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the 3
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Reading the spec sheet
Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with 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 7.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 22 litres for a 300 km round trip. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $34.41 at our price setting. 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 visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What to expect from the 3
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA measures its luggage space at 481 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the 3 on your commute before you commit to it. A test week in the 3 tells you more than any review.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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.