Trade in: 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.
The 2012 Mazda 3 for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Mazda 3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2012 Mazda 3, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
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. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
It is powered by 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.
It is rated 7.4 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. 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.
Practical details
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 481 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the 3 for a week and see how it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
What it costs to run
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. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
When you know your dates
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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.