{"id":146,"date":"2012-04-06T20:10:30","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T20:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/?p=146"},"modified":"2012-04-21T15:28:25","modified_gmt":"2012-04-21T15:28:25","slug":"mazda-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/mazda-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Mazda 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>What is it?<\/strong>
\nMazda’s small family car is offered in both a saloon and hatchback version. The hatchback offers the most flexibility of the two.<\/p>\n

What is it like inside?
\n<\/strong>Interior space is very good with decent leg and headroom in the front and rear and an adequate 340 litres of space in the boot is provided. There is good quality throughout with high spec equipment and safety levels.
\n.
\nWhat is it like to drive?
\n<\/strong>On the road the 3 is fun to drive with direct steering and plenty of feedback. The diesel engine is our pick of the engines, it is torquey, quick through the gears and offers plenty of punch.<\/p>\n

What is it likely to cost?
\n<\/strong>Prices start from \u20ac19,795 and go up to \u20ac23,895.<\/p>\n

Overall
\n<\/strong>Mazda’s hatchback offer has always been overshadowed by the Focus and Golf but it is far too good a car to ignore.
\n\"\"<\/a>
\nMazda 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine size: <\/strong>1.6 Diesel and Petrol
\nDimensions (LxWxH):<\/strong> 4.46 x 1.75 x 1.47
\nFuel Economy:<\/strong> 4.4 -6.5 litre\/100km
\nPeformance:<\/strong> 77-85 kW (12.2 0-100km\/h)
\nEmissions (motor tax):<\/strong> 149 \u2013 175g (\u20ac160-\u20ac225)
\nBoot Capacity Seats up (seats down)<\/strong>: 340(1360)
\nDoors:<\/strong> 3 and 5 door
\nEuro NCAP \u2013 Overall:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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