As the best compact car according to U.S. News and World Report, the 2019 Mazda3 offers an elegant interior paired with a comfortable ride. Fully redesigned for the 2019 model year, the Mazda3 comes in a sedan and hatchback style. Each style comes in four trims: base, Select, Preferred, and Premium. Keep reading to find out which style meets your needs.
Power
To get you where you need to go, all Mazda3 models come standard with the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Also, all trims feature a six-speed automatic transmission except the hatchback Premium trim that comes with a six-speed manual transmission. Previous models were strictly front-wheel drive, but with the 2019 models, it comes standard, while the upper-level trims have all-wheel drive available.
Performance
Fuel efficiency is about average for the Mazda3. If you opt for the sedan with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission, expect to get an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The hatchback model gets 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Space
Both the sedan and hatchback seat five people. When it comes to cargo space, the sedan offers 13.2 cubic feet of trunk space, which is more than the vehicle offered in previous models. Even though the hatchback is a full 8 inches shorter than the sedan, it features 20.1 cubic feet of space.
Interior
One thing you will notice about the interior of the Mazda3 is the lack of clutter. Everything is easily accessible and feels expensive. On the base sedan, standard features include cloth upholstery, push-button start, and a 7-inch information display. Pertaining to infotainment, the sedan comes standard with an 8.8-inch display that sits atop the dashboard, an eight-speaker stereo, Bluetooth capabilities, two USB ports, and HD radio.
The base hatchback has standard features, including synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Optional upgrades include a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers and a power-sliding glass moonroof. For infotainment, the hatchback and all sedan trims except for the base include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Safety Features
Standard safety features found on the 2019 Mazda3 sedan are minimal as it only includes a rearview camera. The hatchback, on the other hand, comes standard with adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, and driver attention and drowsiness monitoring. All of these standard safety features found on the hatchback are optional with the sedan. Available active safety features found on the hatchback include adaptive headlights and a head-up display.
Since its debut in 2003, the Mazda3 has become one of the most comfortable and affordable small cars. To learn more about the 2019 Mazda3 or to get behind the wheel of either the hatchback or sedan, contact the experts at Davis-Moore Mazda. They can help you drive off in one of these vehicles today.
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